The start of Chilliwack Lake Forest Service Road, as seen in this picture from Saturday evening, Feb. 28. (Image Credit: Mike Vanden Bosch)

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Woman located deceased

Body discovered on Chilliwack Lake Forest Service Road Saturday: RCMP

Mar 1, 2026 | 9:36 AM

CHILLIWACK – A spokesperson for the Chilliwack RCMP detachment has confirmed that a woman’s body was located Saturday in the remote Chilliwack River Valley backcountry.

According to a statement from Chilliwack RCMP Corporal Carmen Kiener, police were called to a remote area of Chilliwack Lake Forest Service Road for a report of possible human remains located by a passerby.

With help from Chilliwack Search and Rescue and RCMP Air Services, the remains of a deceased female were located by officers near an associated vehicle.

Chilliwack SAR personnel were paged Saturday evening to meet RCMP personnel at the start of Chilliwack Lake Forest Service Road.

The cause of death is still being investigated in partnership with the BC Coroners Service and foul play is not believed to be a factor.

Secret in the Wings

UFV students to present fairy tale-inspired play in Abbotsford and Chilliwack

42m ago

Woman located deceased

Body discovered on Chilliwack Lake Forest Service Road Saturday: RCMP

2h ago

Another Avalanche

3 skiers injured after avalanche on Thar Peak Saturday afternoon

3h ago

Out of respect for the deceased’s family, police say they won’t be providing information on her identity.