Friday morning (Nov 3) at 10:25 a.m., Cochrane RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at Widowmaker Trail Head in Bow Valley Provincial Park. Upon arrival, officers found human remains inside. Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit is now investigating.

An autopsy is scheduled at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Calgary on Monday, November 6, 2023.

RCMP is seeking public assistance, specifically dash cam videos from the area around Highway 1 and Highway 40 between October 29 and November 3, looking for smoke near Widowmaker Trail Head.

If you have information or video footage, contact Cochrane RCMP at 403-851-8000 or your local police. To remain anonymous, reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.P3Tips.com. Use the "P3 Tips" app on the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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