Manitoba officials are looking to learn from the recent discovery of a missing woman’s remains at a landfill in Saskatoon. The search for the woman, who had been missing for over a year, came to a tragic end when her remains were found at the landfill on Tuesday.
The woman, whose identity has not been released, was reported missing in May 2020. Despite extensive searches and investigations, her whereabouts remained a mystery until a tip led authorities to the Saskatoon landfill.
The search at the landfill was a collaborative effort between the Saskatoon Police Service, the Saskatoon Fire Department, and the Saskatoon Landfill. The teams worked tirelessly for three days, sifting through over 1,500 tonnes of waste, before finally locating the woman’s remains.
The discovery has sparked discussions in Manitoba about implementing similar search techniques at their landfills. Manitoba’s Minister of Sustainable Development, Rochelle Squires, expressed interest in learning from Saskatoon’s successful search.
In a statement, Squires said, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic outcome of this search, but we are also grateful for the expertise and dedication shown by the teams involved. We will be looking into how we can adopt similar methods in our own landfills to assist in future searches.”
The Saskatoon Police Service has also shared their search techniques with other police services across Canada, in hopes of helping other communities in similar situations.
The woman’s family has been notified of the discovery and is receiving support from victim services. The investigation into her death is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Saskatoon Police Service.
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of collaboration and the tireless efforts of law enforcement and emergency services in finding missing persons. The successful search at the Saskatoon landfill has not only brought closure to the woman’s family but has also sparked discussions and potential improvements in search techniques for other communities.
