A body has been found near the northern community of Sucker River.

Few details are known at this time, but the community’s band councillor confirmed this to MBC earlier this afternoon.

According to the councillor the RCMP is currently on scene investigating, but he was unable to give any further information.

The RCMP has yet to officially comment on the incident.

Sucker River is a Lac la Ronge Indian Band community about 30 kilometres north of La Ronge.

(PHOTO: An RCMP detachment in northern Saskatchewan.  File Photo)