UPDATE – RCMP say they have located the body of a La Ronge man who went missing on New Year’s Day.

Police say they do not suspect foul play in the death of 55-year-old Melvin Powder.

No further details have been released at this time.


RCMP continue to search for a 55-year-old La Ronge man who has been missing for almost two weeks.

Melvin Powder has been missing since Jan. 1 and was last seen at a home in the 1000 block of Riese Drive.

He is described as 5’ 9” tall, weighing 141 lbs with black hair and brown eyes.

Powder was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans, black hoodie and white and black sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact La Ronge RCMP at 306-425-6730 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(PHOTO: Melvin Powder. Photo courtesy Powder family.)