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First Nations Police Service chief believed to be dead after house fire

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First Nations Police Service chief believed to be dead after house fire
The Manitoba First Nations Police Service believe its chief is dead after a house fire Wednesday.

The Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) believe its chief is dead after a house fire Wednesday.

RCMP say the fire occurred just before 5 a.m. in the RM of Portage la Prairie, north of High Bluff.

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Police say it happened at the house of MFNPS chief Doug Palson, and the MFNPS says it is believed his remains were found inside.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

In a statement, the MFNPS says “Chief Palson was a passionate leader who loved our police service and its members who serve our 10 First Nation communities with pride and respect.”

 

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