Woman found dead on snowmobile trail near Prince Albert

Prince Albert Police and RCMP are investigating a homicide after a woman's body was found on a remote snowmobile trail this weekend.

The trail is 15 kilometres northwest of Prince Albert and away from major highways. Officers were called to the trail at 2:15 p.m. CST Saturday after someone spotted the woman and called the police.

Investigators have determined the dead woman is Monica Lee Burns, 28, from Prince Albert. They are investigating her death as a homicide, however no details have been given about how she may have died.

Twin sister remembers Burns' generosity

Michelle Burns is Monica's twin sister. She says her sister will be remembered for her generosity.

"She cared about everybody. It didn't matter what kind of lifestyle you had. She would, if she could, give you the clothes on her back, she would. She never cared about material things or anything like that."

Burns was the mother of an 8-year-old girl, and a loving auntie, according to her sister.

"She loved all her nieces and nephews and she would show that every time she would see them," Michelle Burns said.

The coroner's office is investigating along with police and RCMP. They have ordered an autopsy for Jan. 20. 

RCMP are asking anyone with more information to call them, or to contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers. 

Investigators are also interested in talking to anyone who has either recently seen Burns or interacted with her.

The contact number for RCMP in Prince Albert is 306-765-5500. Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is 1-800-222-TIPS.