More historical remains found near Moosomin

Human remains found during an excavation of a small area in a field 3 in the rural municipality of Silverwood on Dec. 3 have been determined to be of a historical nature. Consultation took place with forensic anthropologist, Dr. Ernie Walker and the Major Crime South Historical Case Unit. Members of the Saskatchewan Department of Heritage Conservation are attending to the site to continue with the scene examination. In July, two canoeists found human bones on the banks of Pipestone Creek near Moosomin. Those were also determined to be historical, between 500 to 1,000 years old.