Alberta RCMP Major Crimes investigating found human remains - Update

February 26, 2026 - Eden Valley, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Eden Valley, Alta. - On Feb. 4, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m. (not 9:30 as originally posted), emergency crews responded to a grass fire, located south of Eden Valley. Once the fire was extinguished, a burned vehicle containing unidentified human remains was located. RCMP Major Crimes was called in and took carriage of the investigation. 

The deceased was identified as a 24-year-old resident of Calgary. Their death is suspicious in nature. 

RCMP is seeking assistance in this investigation. Officers are looking for anyone who has surveillance or dash cam video from Feb. 4, 2026, between 7 and 8:30 p.m., in Foothills County, on roads near the intersection of Highway 22 and 540. This is south of Longview, Alta., near the Bar-U Ranch historic site. RCMP is specifically looking for footage of a blue/grey 2022 Dodge Ram pickup with a tonneau cover. 

If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact the Turner Valley RCMP at 403-933-7227. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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