Strathcona County RCMP are investigating after a man’s body was found Saturday around 9 a.m. in a rural area.
Over the weekend, police cruisers were seen blocking off Range Road 213, just off Highway 16.
The road was closed until Sunday around 3:30 p.m.
Residents in the area told Global that a body had been found in a ditch by a neighbour who was riding a bike.
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RCMP confirmed Sunday morning that police were investigating a sudden death in the area.
An autopsy has been scheduled for later this week.