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The remains of a 36-year-old woman were found in Portage la Prairie last week by Manitoba First Nations Police Service.

The woman has been identified as Tamara (Norman) Benoit, whose remains were found on Thursday, September 3rd near Cottonwood Drive in Portage.

Her death is being investigated as a homicide.

She was reported missing back on July 10th and was last seen in May around Portage la Prairie and Long Plain First Nation.

Investigators ask that anyone who has any information about Tamara to contact the RCMP Major Crime Services Tip Line at 1-888-673-3316.

RCMP say the family has requested not to be contacted on this matter.