Turtleford RCMP investigate suspicious death

Mounties are investigating a death they’re calling suspicious in Thunderchild First Nation near Turtleford.

On Sept. 15, the RCMP received a complaint of an unresponsive male at a home.

When police arrived, members found Roger Standingwater, 57, in medical distress.

Paramedics arrived and pronounced him dead.

A pathologist was expected to conduct an autopsy Wednesday to determine Standingwater’s cause of death.

The RCMP Major Crimes Unit North, North Battleford GIS and the Forensic Identification section are assisting with the investigation.