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RCMP investigate after farmer finds man’s body north of Edmonton

A file photo of an RCMP badge.
A file photo of an RCMP badge. File / Global News

The discovery of a body in a field in Sturgeon County has prompted an RCMP Major Crime Section investigation.

On Monday night, the RCMP said the body of a man was discovered in the eastern part of the county by a farmer. The RCMP did not say when the body was discovered.

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Police said an autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday in Edmonton.

Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call the Morinville RCMP detachment at 780-939-4520 or their local police department. Tips can also be anonymously submitted by contacting Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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