RCMP investigate after body found near Calgary

The RCMP’s K Division Major Crimes Unit is investigating after a body was found west of Chestermere, Alta.

RCMP said they were notified Friday of human remains located on a rural road. Police said the body was taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Calgary, where an autopsy will be conducted Monday.

READ MORE: Calgary police investigate body found on Memorial Drive 

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The victim is believed to have been a woman, but her identity is not yet known, according to RCMP.

Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact Chestermere RCMP, local police or Crime Stoppers.

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