Human remains found in The Pas belong to missing woman, RCMP say

Human remains found in northern Manitoba earlier this month have been identified as belonging to an 18-year-old woman who had been reported missing.

Kendara Ballantyne'sremains were discovered on Aug. 6 near a post-secondary school in The Pas, about 520 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg.

Thecause of her death has yet to be determined, saidRCMP, who continue to investigate.

Police had put out a release last month, saying Ballantynehad last been seen in the afternoon of July18, walking down Cathedral Avenue in The Pas.

They also said she might be in Winnipeg.