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Identified deceased individuals

The following individual(s) were identified on these dates:

Bow River near Zoo Island, Calgary AB
118 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Ravine south of Snow Valley Ski Club at 119 Street and Whitemud Drive, Edmonton AB
North Saskatchewan River near Hairy Hill AB

Bank of the Bow River near Zoo Island, Calgary AB
- Found on August 4, 2007
- Identified on Nov. 16, 2007

The Medical Examiner's office received numerous phone calls and a solid lead after photographs of a man were released to media on Nov. 1, 2007. The tip led investigators to the man's dental records. Medical x-rays confirmed the identification of Douglas Porter who had been living in Calgary.

The Medical Examiner's office has not been able to locate any family members of the deceased and would appreciate any information that will help to do so.

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Unidentified male, Calgary AB

118 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
- Found on May 6, 2007
- Identified on June 8, 2007

The Medical Examiner’s office received numerous phone calls and a number of solid leads after photographs of a man were released to media on June 1. The tips led investigators to the man's family. Medical x-rays confirmed the identification of Kenneth (Kenny) Cardinal, of Lac La Biche.

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Unidentified deceased male

Ravine south of Snow Valley Ski Club at 119 Street and Whitemud Drive, Edmonton AB
- Found on March 18, 2007
- Identified on June 1, 2007

The Medical Examiner's office received numerous phone calls and a number of solid leads after the man's photograph was released to media in May. The tips led investigators to the man's family in Ontario. DNA tests confirmed the 60-year-old's identity as Leonard Lee Smith of Edmonton.

Male found in Edmonton
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North Saskatchewan River near Hairy Hill AB
- Information released May 31, 2005

- Identified on November 23, 2005

The body of a adult male was found July 4, 2004 on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River north of Hairy Hill, Alberta. The man's age was estimated to be between 40 and 50 years.

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Media's help solves mystery of unidentified man
June 01, 2007

One man identified, ME seeks help to identify another.

Facial reconstruction leads to identification of missing man
November 23, 2005