RCMP confirm the Danielle Nyland case remains active and continues to appeal to the public for information. (Submitted photo)

By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

Prince Albert family holds out hope for answers, as six year anniversary passes

Jun 8, 2021 | 8:00 AM

Lori Nyland believed someone knows what happened to her daughter.

Six years have now passed since Danielle Nyland went missing. Her remains were found 11 days later, in a secluded, wooded area east of Shellbrook. When asked about her mindset, as another anniversary passes, Nyland told paNOW she feels frustrated.

“Frustration with not being able to get justice. It’s a struggle everyday,” she said.

The night prior to Danielle’s disappearance, she was seen at Movado’s bar on the city’s south side, and also attended a gathering in the east flat area.

The following morning, a black Chevrolet Cruz with four passengers stopped at a business at the intersection of highway 55 and highway 3 in Shellbrook. Investigators reported the same vehicle was spotted at the same business at 9 a.m. with only two passengers. The vehicle has since been recovered by the RCMP.

Pa Votes 2024

LIVE: Results of the municipal election

11h ago

Missing persons

Prince Albert missing persons case approaches one year anniversary

14h ago

Shopting Little Red River

Shooting at Little Red puts two men behind bars

15h ago

A clerk who works at the store in question told paNOW they did recall seeing Nyland that morning, “passed-out” in the back seat.

“I know there’s somebody who knows something. I have an idea who was there so these people need to come forward and just make this easier for everybody, get this over with, get justice for Danielle,” Nyland said.

Danielle Nyland was a devoted Habs fan. (Facebook)

Lori Nyland explained her daughter loved working with people, especially the elderly and the disabled, and had been employed with Prince Albert group homes. She had aspirations one day of being a nurse. Close friends have described Danielle’s huge smile and ability to cheer up anyone who was feeling sad.

The investigators handling the file were not available this week for comment, but RCMP did provide paNOW with an emailed statement.

“Saskatchewan RCMP continues to investigate the death of Danielle Nyland, which has been determined to be suspicious in nature. As the investigation is active and ongoing, we can’t yet speak to further details,” the statement said.

Anyone with information about Nyland’s death is encouraged to report it to their nearest RCMP detachment or police service, or report it anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

On June 15, Danielle would have turned 29. Her sister Jana has created a Facebook page called Rest in Peace Danielle Nyland. The group has more than 2,400 members.

–

nigel.maxwell@pattisonmedia.com

On Twitter: @nigelmaxwell