Prince Albert Police say, after an autopsy was conducted yesterday (mon), they can confirm the remains of Byron Bear were located in a rural area near Hague last Thursday.

On December 6, 2021, just after 4:00 a.m., Prince Albert police responded to the300 block of 9th Street East for a report of gun shots. When they arrived they found evidence of a serious assault but no victim. The next day on December 7th, Byron Bear was reported missing by his family.

Police believe the 27 year old was the victim of a homicide which occurred at a home in the 300 block of 9th Street East.

Two men have been arrested: 23-year-old Rain Farrow and 37-year-old Kyle Burns have had their first appearance in Prince Albert Provincial court charged with second degree murder.

Prince Albert Police Service would like to thank the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their Forensic Identification Section, Major Crime Unit, Search and Rescue Unit, and K9 Services, for their significant assistance in this investigation.

The Prince Albert Police Service Criminal Investigation Division and Forensic Identification Section continue to investigate.