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RCMP report suspicious death near Turtleford

Jan 2, 2020 | 12:23 PM

Turtleford RCMP have determined a death in the R.M. of Frenchman Brutte is suspicious in nature.

On January 1, 2020, at approximately 5 p.m., Saskatchewan RCMP received the report of a deceased unidentified male located outside of a rural location in the R.M. of Frenchman Butte, east of St. Walburg, Sask.

A number of specialized RCMP teams were deployed to the Turtleford detachment area to assist with the investigation. Officers are working diligently to identify the male and determine the circumstances which led to his death.

A two-kilometer stretch along Township Road 542 in the RM of Frenchman Butte is blocked off for an undetermined amount of time and traffic is being re-routed as officers conduct the investigation. Motorists are asked to respect any road blocks and directions given by the police officers on scene.