October 23, 2024
Manitoba Government Begins Searching Prairie Green Landfill
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The Manitoba government has begun the third stage of the Prairie Green Landfill search for the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, Premier Wab Kinew announced today.
“Our government is making significant progress in our compassionate search of the Prairie Green Landfill,” said Kinew. “This is about doing the right thing and sending a message to all Manitobans that you matter and deserve dignity. When someone goes missing, we go looking.”
The search facility pad is nearing completion and excavators have begun moving materials above the targeted zone at the landfill, while the engineering assessment of the targeted zone has also been completed. Meanwhile, recruitment for workers has been ongoing, with the job postings for technicians closing earlier in October.
The pilot test program was completed in June 2024, which aimed to refine the search methodology, characterize deposited waste material and further understand potential challenges.
The province has implemented a five-stage approach to conducting the search. Stage four will involve the excavation and search of the targeted zone where the remains of the two women are believed to be located. Stage four is on track to begin in late fall 2024, noted the premier.
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