At approximately 4:30 pm on April 3, Red Deer RCMP responded to the report of a deceased man on the riverbank north of the water treatment plant.

The body of a 36 year old man was discovered near a walking path, and RCMP cordoned off the area while conducting their investigation.

The investigation to date indicates that the death was not suspicious in nature, and next of kin have been notified.

Out of respect for the privacy of the grieving family, Red Deer RCMP will not be issuing any further information on this incident.