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By Nigel Maxwell

Investigations

Human remains found near Black Lake

Aug 3, 2023 | 12:10 PM

Update: RCMP confirmed on Friday the remains found southeast of Black Lake were part of a grave site and are over a century old.

The police file is now closed.

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Saskatchewan RCMP, with help from a forensic anthropologist, are investigating a disturbing discovery in Northern Saskatchewan.

On Monday, police received a report that human remains were located in a remote area approximately 6.5 km southeast of Black Lake.

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The potential age of the remains is unknown at this time.

No other details are being released.

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