Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the homicides of Alyssa LeCaine and Daphne Bear. The two women were found deceased after a house fire December 24th last year on 108th Street in North Battleford.

Police have determined that 25-year-old Alyssa LeCaine from North Battleford and 20-year-old Daphne Bear from Sweetgrass First Nation died prior to the fire and not as a result of it.

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to contact North Battleford RCMP (at 306-446-1720) or Crime Stoppers (at 1-800-222-8477.)

The cause of death is not being released.