Man found dead outside Vermilion pub

EDMONTON – Vermilion RCMP are investigating after a man was found dead outside a local pub.

The man’s body was discovered around 6:45 a.m. Sunday, outside a hotel and pub in the area of 49 Avenue and 50 Street.

The area was cordoned off by police and the Forensic Identification Section for much of the day Sunday.

Police say they’re not sure at this point whether or not the death is of a suspicious nature.

An autopsy will be scheduled early this week, RCMP said.