Body found in Strathcona County on Saturday
RCMP on scene of a suspicious death investigation in Strathacona County on Sunday, March 25.
Kim Smith/Global NewsStrathcona County RCMP are investigating after a man’s body was found Saturday around 9 a.m. in a rural area.
Over the weekend, police cruisers were seen blocking off Range Road 213, just off Highway 16.
The road was closed until Sunday around 3:30 p.m.
RCMP on scene of a suspicious death investigation in Strathacona County on Sunday, March 25.
Kim Smith/Global NewsResidents in the area told Global that a body had been found in a ditch by a neighbour who was riding a bike.
RCMP confirmed Sunday morning that police were investigating a sudden death in the area.
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An autopsy has been scheduled for later this week.
RCMP in Strathcona County investigating suspicious death in rural area near HW16. Road blocked off. This is as clos… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…—
Kim Smith (@Kim_SmithTV) March 25, 2018
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