Manitoba First Nations Police Service chiefs remains believed to be found in fire aftermath [Video]

The remains of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service’s (MFNPS) chief are believed to have been found following a fire at his home.

MFNPS said it believes Doug Palson was the victim of a tragic incident Wednesday morning.

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RCMP said it received a report of a structure fire north of High Bluff shortly before 5 a.m., later learning it was at Palson’s home.

Once the fire was extinguished, investigators discovered human remains inside. MFNPS believes the remains are Palson’s.

MFNPS said it is working with RCMP and the Office of the Fire Commissioner as it investigates.

“Chief Palson was a passionate leader who loved our police service and its members who serve our 10 First Nation communities with pride and respect,” Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Police Commission Chair Sherri Thomas said in a post on …