Prairie Green Landfill Search Bulletin #2

December 2, 2024

The Manitoba government advises stage three of the ongoing search of the Prairie Green Landfill for the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran is complete.

Stage four officially started on Dec. 2.

Stage three involved the careful displacement of 18,900 cubic metres of waste within the cells where remains are believed to be, to reveal the targeted zone. Stage four is the search of the targeted zone, which includes 20,300 cubic metres of waste from an estimated date range of May 9 to May 21, 2022.

Construction of the search facility building has been completed and relevant permits have been obtained. Training of employees concluded last week, mental health supports are in place and personal protective equipment fittings and other necessary steps to ensure the safety of staff have been completed.

A ceremony with Premier Wab Kinew and the families of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran was held on Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Prairie Green Landfill to mark the important step in the search process.

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For more information:

• Public information, contact Manitoba Government Inquiry: 1-866-626-4862 or 204-945-3744.
• Media requests for general information, contact Communications and Engagement: newsroom@gov.mb.ca.
• Media requests for ministerial comment, contact Cabinet Communications: cabcom@manitoba.ca.

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