Posted on 04/14/2009, 6:28 pm, by mySteinbach

In the early hours of April 13, 2009 Norway House RCMP, Norway House Cree Nation Fire Dept, and EMS responded to a house fire in the Rossville area in Norway House Settlement.

Upon arrival to the scene it was noted that the house was engulfed in flames. An examination of the scene after the fire was under control revealed a deceased inside the residence.

Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner’s Office and Thompson Forensic Indent Section attended the scene to assist in the investigation.

The deceased has been identified as a 33 year old male from Norway House. Investigators have determined that the fire was not of a suspicious nature.

S/Sgt. R. W. Batchelor
Norway House RCMP
(204)359-6483