The RCMP Major Crimes Unit have been called in to investigate a death in Maskwacis.

On October 1st, 2020 the Maskwacis RCMP responded shortly after 11:00 p.m. to a 911 call about a house fire on the Samson First Nation.  The RCMP with the fire departmaent were both called to the scene.  On October 2nd in the early morning, human remains were located in the burnt residence.

An investigation into the cause of the fire remains ongoing.  The RCMP Major Crimes Unit have responded to carry the investigation into the death.

The identification of the deceased person has not been confirmed. No further updates are available as the RCMP continue this investigation.