Possible human remains found near Arelee, Sask.

Biggar RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime North, are investigating the discovery of what appears to be human remains on a rural property near Arelee, Saskatchewan.

Arlee is located on Highway 376 about 72 kilometres west of Saskatoon.

The discovery was made by a local resident Friday afternoon.

The identity of the person and cause of death have not been determined. An autopsy will be ordered, although the date and time has not been confirmed.