Family were told Melvin Powder was last seen Jan. 3 at Lakeview Apartments. (submitted photo/La Ronge RCMP)

By Derek Cornet

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Missing man Melvin Powder located deceased

Jan 14, 2020 | 1:23 PM

UPDATE: Around 4 p.m. La Ronge RCMP issued a media release stating Melvin Powder was located deceased.

Powder’s death was determined to be non-suspicious and foul play was ruled out, police said.

RCMP have not provided any further details.

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Family and friends of missing person Melvin Powder are handing out posters today with hopes someone knows where he is.

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“He’s a friendly guy,” his sister Gloria Dufresne said. “When he goes out, he talks to anybody. He likes to make friends. He’s not a violent person at all. People might label him as that, but he’s not. He’s a really good guy.”

The search for Powder, 55, began at the Lakeview Apartments in La Ronge, where family was told he was last seen Jan. 3. According to a media release from the RCMP, police believe he may be between the area of La Ronge and Montreal Lake. Dufresne noted she doesn’t think Powder would be in Montreal Lake as he doesn’t know anyone living on the reserve.

Some of the communities Dufresne thinks her brother could be is Fort McMurray, Alta., Fort Smith in the Northwest Territories, Prince Albert, Saskatoon or Wadin Bay. She said people have been looking for him during the last several days, but he hasn’t been seen or heard from.

“Those are the only places I know he would go,” Dufresne said. “People have been watching and checking and there’s just been nothing.”

Powder was last seen wearing a black jacket with blue jeans, a black hoodie, and white and black sneakers. He is described as 5-9 tall, 141 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Police mentioned there are concerns for Powder’s well-being.

If the public has any information about Powder, contact the La Ronge RCMP at 1-306-425-6730. Information can also be submitted anonymously to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

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derek.cornet@jpbg.ca

Twitter: @saskjourno