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CBC
19-07-2025
- CBC
As one Manitoba landfill search for women's remains ends, another is set to begin
Searchers are expected to soon start looking for the remains of Ashlee Shingoose in a Winnipeg landfill, after finding remains belonging to Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran in a landfill north of the city earlier this year. They were among four First Nations women murdered by a serial killer in 2022.
Toronto Star
18-07-2025
- Toronto Star
Search of Manitoba landfill for women's remains ends, dig at second site to start
WINNIPEG - The search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women has concluded with a new search soon set to begin at a different site for another victim. The Manitoba government announced Thursday that crews finished looking last week through the Prairie Green landfill, just north of Winnipeg, for remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran. They were among four First Nations women murdered by serial killer Jeremy Skibicki in 2022.
CTV News
17-07-2025
- CTV News
Search of Manitoba landfill for more remains of slain women concludes
The Manitoba government says a search of the Prairie Green landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women officially concluded on July 9, 2025. The landfill near Stony Mountain, Man., is shown on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says a search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two victims of a serial killer has finished. The province began searching the Prairie Green Landfill, north of Winnipeg, in December for the remains of First Nations women Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, who were killed in 2022. Some of their remains were first found at the site in February. The province said at the time it would continue searching the area to recover as much of their remains as possible. The government says the search ended last week and private ceremonies with the victims' families, members of the search team and Premier Wab Kinew were held Monday and Tuesday. It says a search would soon begin at another landfill for the remains of a third victim. 'Relevant specialized equipment and personnel will soon transition to the Brady Road landfill to continue the search for Ashlee Shingoose (Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe or Buffalo Woman),' the province said in a statement Thursday. It's believed the remains of Harris and Myran ended up at the privately run Prairie Green Landfill after they were killed by Jeremy Skibicki. He was convicted last year of first-degree murder in the killings of four women: Harris, Myran, Shingoose and Rebecca Contois. A trial heard Skibicki targeted the women at Winnipeg homeless shelters and disposed of their bodies in garbage bins in his neighbourhood. The remains of Contois were found in a garbage bin and at a different landfill. Earlier this year, police identified Shingoose, who had not been named during the trial. She was referred to as Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe, or Buffalo Woman, a name gifted to her by Indigenous grassroots community members. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 17, 2025. Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press
Globe and Mail
17-07-2025
- Globe and Mail
Search for more remains of slain Indigenous women in Manitoba landfill concludes
The search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women has concluded with a new search soon set to begin at a different site for another victim. The Manitoba government announced Thursday that crews have finished checking the Prairie Green landfill, north of Winnipeg, for the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran. They died at the hands of a serial killer in 2022. 'Together, we brought Morgan and Marcedes home,' Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said in a social media post. Some of their remains were first found at the site in February. At the time, the province said it would continue searching the area to recover as much of their remains as possible. On Thursday, Kinew's government said the search ended last week and private ceremonies with the victims' families, members of the search team and the premier were held Monday and Tuesday. The province said the search would soon begin at a different landfill for the remains of another victim. 'Relevant specialized equipment and personnel will soon transition to the Brady Road landfill to continue the search for Ashlee Shingoose (Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe or Buffalo Woman),' the province said. Remains found in Winnipeg-area landfill search confirmed to belong to Morgan Harris It's believed the remains of Harris and Myran ended up at the privately run Prairie Green landfill after they were killed by Jeremy Skibicki. He was convicted last year of first-degree murder in the killings of four First Nations women: Harris, Myran, Shingoose and Rebecca Contois. A trial heard Skibicki targeted the women at Winnipeg homeless shelters and disposed of their bodies in garbage bins in his neighbourhood. The remains of Contois were found in a garbage bin and at a different landfill. Police identified the fourth victim as Shingoose earlier this year. Shingoose was previously referred to as Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe, or Buffalo Woman, a name gifted to her by Indigenous grassroots community members. Police have said they believe Shingoose's remains are at the city-run Brady Road landfill, the same place where Contois's were discovered. A search of the Prairie Green landfill for Harris and Myran began after the women's families, Indigenous leaders and advocates pushed for years for a dig, taking their fight to Parliament Hill and the steps of the Manitoba legislature. Police and the previous Progressive Conservative government refused to search Prairie Green, citing safety concerns related to toxic materials and asbestos. The Tories also ran advertisements in the 2023 election campaign that touted their decision to say no to a landfill search. The NDP government, elected that year, promised a search and, in conjunction with the federal government, committed a total of $40 million to the efforts, which began last year.
Toronto Sun
17-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
Search of Manitoba landfill for more remains of slain women concludes
Published Jul 17, 2025 • 1 minute read A sign at the Prairie Green Landfill, north of Winnipeg. Photo by file photo / Postmedia Network WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says a search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two victims of a serial killer has finished. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The province began searching the Prairie Green Landfill, north of Winnipeg, in December for the remains of First Nations women Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, who were killed in 2022. Some of their remains were first found at the site in February. The province said at the time it would continue searching the area to recover as much of their remains as possible. The government says the search ended last week and private ceremonies with the victims' families, members of the search team and Premier Wab Kinew were held Monday and Tuesday. It says a search would soon begin at another landfill for the remains of a third victim. 'Relevant specialized equipment and personnel will soon transition to the Brady Road landfill to continue the search for Ashlee Shingoose (Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe or Buffalo Woman),' the province said in a statement Thursday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. It's believed the remains of Harris and Myran ended up at the privately run Prairie Green Landfill after they were killed by Jeremy Skibicki. He was convicted last year of first-degree murder in the killings of four women: Harris, Myran, Shingoose and Rebecca Contois. A trial heard Skibicki targeted the women at Winnipeg homeless shelters and disposed of their bodies in garbage bins in his neighbourhood. The remains of Contois were found in a garbage bin and at a different landfill. Earlier this year, police identified Shingoose, who had not been named during the trial. She was referred to as Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe, or Buffalo Woman, a name gifted to her by Indigenous grassroots community members. Toronto & GTA Toronto & GTA Tennis MMA Editorials
