Update -

Manitoba RCMP is reporting today (April 5) that it will be handling the investigation of found remains in the RM of Woodlands as a homicide.

They note that the investigation is in the early stages, and more information will be provided when available.

Major Crime Services continues to investigate the case.

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Original post -

(Last Wednesday) On March 30, Stonewall RCMP responded to a report of found human remains near Road 79 North in the RM of Woodlands.

With the assistance of RCMP Forensic Identification Services and an anthropology team, investigators are currently on-site conducting a search of the area.

The identity of the remains is unknown at this time.

Stonewall RCMP, along with Major Crime Services, continue to investigate.