Province won’t support search of Manitoba landfill where remains of Indigenous women believed to be located

The Manitoba government says it won’t support a search of a landfill outside of Winnipeg where the remains of two Indigenous women who were murdered are believed to be located.

The Manitoba government says it won’t support a search of a landfill outside of Winnipeg where the remains of two Indigenous women who were murdered are believed to be located.

In a statement sent Wednesday afternoon, Premier Heather Stefanson said the province won’t knowingly risk the health and safety of Manitoba workers for a search of the Prairie Green Landfill without a guarantee.

“We understand the desire to leave no stone unturned. However, the search process described in the report is complex, and comes with long-term human health and safety concerns that simply cannot be ignored,” Stefanson said in a statement.

“Based on the report, we cannot knowingly risk Manitoba workers’ health and safety for a search without a guarantee.”

The province also indicated it would support a memorial in the area and hopes other levels of government and Indigenous leaders support it too.

Stefanson’s release followed a meeting with Indigenous leaders and family members of the victims on Wednesday.

The bodies of Marcedes Myran and Morgan Harris are believed to be in the Prairie Green Landfill, located near Stony Mountain.