Human remains were found on the shore of Lake Winnipeg this past weekend, RCMP said in a release Tuesday.

Selkirk RCMP responded to a report of found human remains in the Matlock Beach area just before noon on Saturday, according to the release.

RCMP&nbsp;said the identity of the remain is currently unknown.

RCMP&nbsp;and the chief medical examiner's office&nbsp;continue to investigate.&nbsp;

Winnipeg targets neglected, derelict properties 'to reduce neighbourhood blight'

More ways to tackle derelict properties in Winnipeg are being proposed, including expediting demolition permits and forcing owners to install security fences, lighting and cameras around problem buildings.

The side view of a large apartment building, boarded up on the lower two levels.

The Coronado Apartments, at 485 Furby St., has been the scene of several fires over the past few years and is now boarded up and vacant.

The Coronado Apartments, at 485 Furby Street

Brandon 19-year-old dies in Highway 3 rollover

RCMP said in a release Tuesday that a 19-year-old man from Brandon, Man., died following a single-vehicle rollover May 21.

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A RCMP police cruiser in a 2023 file photo

RCMP cruiser

RCMP say a car travelling east on Highway 3 rolled over several times, went through a fence and landed on its roof. 

Brandon School Division trustees to hear from dozens of delegates regarding call for LGBTQ book ban

School board trustees will hear from dozens of delegates in Brandon, Man., on Tuesday evening following a delegation's call to remove LGBTQ, sexual education resources and other books in school libraries at a meeting earlier this month.

A woman carries a sign says  "open books, open minds."

CUPE workers, Brandon Pride, Pflag, the Knox United Church Affirm committee and others walk in support of keeping LGBTQ, sexual education and other books in libraries on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

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A large group of people walked in support of keeping LGBTQ, sexual education and other books in Brandon public libraries on Wednesday last week. Some of those supporters plan to be at the school board of trustees meeting to share their concerns.

RCMP say they are investigating after human remains were found on the shore of Lake Winnipeg in the Matlock Beach area this past Saturday.  

RCMP investigating after human remains found in Matlock Beach area

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