Mounties investigating after infant remains found between in northern Manitoba
Police in Manitoba are investigating after the discovery of what appears to be the remains of a newborn infant or fetus in a small Métis settlement. According to the RCMP, officers were alerted to the possible human remains found outside an address in Umpherville, a community located roughly 630 kilometers northwest of Winnipeg.
The remains were discovered on Monday, situated between two residences in the settlement. An autopsy has been conducted, though the cause of death has not been determined at this time. Following the discovery, the RCMP are urging anyone with pertinent information to reach out to the detachment located in The Pas.
As of now, both the RCMP and the province’s medical examiner are continuing their investigations into the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death. The Canadian Press reported this development on August 19, 2026.
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