At approximately 6:30 pm on Wednesday, February 26, Cochrane RCMP responded to a call that the body of a deceased female was found on Highway 8 southeast of Cochrane. The RCMP Major Crimes Unit have now taken over the investigation. 

An autopsy was completed February 27 and the death has been deemed a homicide. 

The 24-year-old female from Calgary has been tentatively identified however, the name will not be released at this time. 

RCMP Major Crimes is asking the public's assistance if any information can be provided regarding this homicide. Please contact Cochrane RCMP at 403-851-8000 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).