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Sudden death in Fort Smith prompts investigation

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The sudden death of a female in Fort Smith has prompted an investigation by multiple law enforcement units.

Both Fort Smith and Northwest Territories RCMP Major Crimes are investigating after police were alerted to the body of a deceased woman on the morning of Dec. 31., according to a statement from the Mounties Wednesday.

RCMP are assuring the public there is no cause for concern following the sudden death.

RCMP will be working alongside the NWT chief coroner as the probe continues. The latter has ordered a postmortem examination to be carried out, the release stated.