RCMP looking for new information in 2007 murder of Portage grandmother

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RCMP re-visited the scene of Charlene Ward’s death nine years ago and continued to encourage anyone who knows something about her last day to contact police.

After bringing the case back into the public eye on Nov. 22, the RCMP’s Historical Case Unit investigators visited the scene of Ward’s Nov. 1, 2007 death in Portage la Prairie. Her death has been ruled a homicide.

“While no arrests have been made in relation to her death, I can say that Charlene’s murder is being actively investigated by multiple investigators within the Historical Case Unit,” Sgt. Dan Barnabe, of the Manitoba RCMP’s Historical Case Unit, said in a press release.

“We know that someone has information that can assist us in finding Charlene’s killer. We are renewing our plea for assistance from the public. This is the time to come forward and to share what you know about Charlene’s last day.”

Police know that Ward had gone out for the evening on Oct. 31, 2007 with friends to the Cat & Fiddle Nite Club in Portage la Prairie and later brought them home to her house at 5th Avenue NE in Portage for a party.

Her body was found at about 8:45 a.m. on Nov. 1, 2007.

No arrests have yet been made in relation to Ward’s death

Police are asking anyone with information that may assist in the investigation and finding Ward’s killer to contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP tipline at 204-984-6447 or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637)