CANADA Canada- Ramona Peter, 40, reported missing on April 28, last seen Ross River, Yukon, 21 April 2023

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File number: 2023-569166

April 29, 2023

RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing person Ramona Peter | Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Ross River, Yukon
Ross River RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating Ramona Peter, who was reported missing on April 28, 2023.
Ramona was last seen on April 21, 2023.
Description of Ramona Peter:

• First Nations woman;
• Age 40 years old;
• 5 ft 6 in (168 cm);
• 110 lbs (50 kg);
• long black hair;
• brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a long blue winter jacket.
Police are very concerned for Ramona's well-being and friends and family report that it is out of character for her to be out of contact for this long
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Ramona Peter is urged to contact Ross River RCMP at 867-969-2677 or 867-969-5555, or contact Crimestoppers via phone at 867-667-6715 or at www.crimestoppersyukon.ca

 

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/ross-river-missing-woman-search-1.6829279

Despite aerial patrols and search dogs working on the case, Ramona Peter is still missing

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Since then, RCMP in Ross River, Yukon, say officers have followed up on "several leads" but have not been successful in finding her.

Last weekend, police conducted an aerial search around Ross River and officers were on the ground with dogs. Yukon Search and Rescue were also part of the search, according to a news release Monday.

 

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Search ongoing for missing Ross River woman - Yukon News

Air and boat searches for Ramona Peter planned for Ross River area this week

www.yukon-news.com

• May. 17, 2023

Air and boat searches for Ramona Peter planned for Ross River area this week

In the search for missing Ross River Dena Council citizen Ramona Peter, the RCMP and the territory’s search and rescue agency say they are investigating all possible avenues across a wide area of the central and southern Yukon.

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The RCMP says its investigation is ongoing in multiple Yukon communities including Ross River, Whitehorse and Watson Lake. Further aerial and watercraft searches are expected in the vicinity of Ross River this week.

Along with searches police say the investigation has been aided by tips from the public, interviews and the review of video footage.

“With the transition to warmer weather, disappearing snow and spring thaw, the RCMP is seeking the assistance of the community members of Ross River to please check their properties, including outbuildings, remote cabins, vehicles and alleyways for any signs of Ms. Peter,” the May 15 update on the search reads.

 

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-ramona-peter-missing-1.6835555

Virginie Ann · CBC News · Posted: May 08, 2023 rbbm

A red dress to commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, along with posters of Ramona Peter are hanging near the community's shoreline, in Ross River, on May 5, 2023. Ross River Dena Council has put together a $10,000 reward in the hope it will lead to the return of the missing woman. (Virginie Ann / CBC )

''Everyone in Ross River, Yukon, knows Ramona Peter.
This makes the 40-year-old woman's disappearance from the small community that much more puzzling.
"Where would she be?" asks Maria Eshleman, Peter's auntie.
"That's just one of the questions that I want to know. I just feel that she's still here. And I'm not talking about Ross River, I'm just talking about here, on this earth."

''All who spoke with CBC describe Peter the same way — a kind woman with a contagious smile.

She can usually be seen either walking her now-deceased dog Lucky, or standing near the Dena General Store on main street; a "homebody who didn't like to leave the community" unless it was an emergency, according to Eshleman. ''

Hudson says the search could be expanded beyond Ross River, but that depends on more leads.''

"We need information in order to know where to look," Hudson said. "You have to have something that draws you to a certain area."

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/ross-river-search-1.6830302

 

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-ramona-peter-missing-1.6835555

Virginie Ann · CBC News · Posted: May 08, 2023 rbbm
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A red dress to commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, along with posters of Ramona Peter are hanging near the community's shoreline, in Ross River, on May 5, 2023. Ross River Dena Council has put together a $10,000 reward in the hope it will lead to the return of the missing woman. (Virginie Ann / CBC )

''Everyone in Ross River, Yukon, knows Ramona Peter.
This makes the 40-year-old woman's disappearance from the small community that much more puzzling.
"Where would she be?" asks Maria Eshleman, Peter's auntie.
"That's just one of the questions that I want to know. I just feel that she's still here. And I'm not talking about Ross River, I'm just talking about here, on this earth."

''All who spoke with CBC describe Peter the same way — a kind woman with a contagious smile.

She can usually be seen either walking her now-deceased dog Lucky, or standing near the Dena General Store on main street; a "homebody who didn't like to leave the community" unless it was an emergency, according to Eshleman. ''

Hudson says the search could be expanded beyond Ross River, but that depends on more leads.''

"We need information in order to know where to look," Hudson said. "You have to have something that draws you to a certain area."
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/ross-river-search-1.6830302

This is so concerning. Where are you Ramona?
It's a 4 1/2 hour drive to Watson Lake and and even further drive to Whitehorse.

 

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https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/ross-river-dena-declares-state-of-emergency-over-missing-woman/

The disappearance of a missing Ross River woman has prompted her First Nation to declare a state of emergency.

Ramona Peter, 40, was last seen at a store in the community of Ross River, Yukon, on April 21. She was reported missing one week later on April 28.

The Ross River Dena Council (RRDC) passed a band council resolution regarding the declaration on May 12.

In addition to Peter’s disappearance, the First Nation said in a press release two other issues led to the declaration: a surge of drug trafficking and bootlegging and a black bear wandering through the community.

Chief Dylan Loblaw said in a press release the combined impact of all three issues “are serious and life-threatening.”

“Ross River is struggling to cope,” he said.

 

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https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/ross-river-dena-declares-state-of-emergency-over-missing-woman/

The disappearance of a missing Ross River woman has prompted her First Nation to declare a state of emergency.

Ramona Peter, 40, was last seen at a store in the community of Ross River, Yukon, on April 21. She was reported missing one week later on April 28.

The Ross River Dena Council (RRDC) passed a band council resolution regarding the declaration on May 12.

In addition to Peter’s disappearance, the First Nation said in a press release two other issues led to the declaration: a surge of drug trafficking and bootlegging and a black bear wandering through the community.

Chief Dylan Loblaw said in a press release the combined impact of all three issues “are serious and life-threatening.”

“Ross River is struggling to cope,” he said.

That must be overwhelming for such a small place. Hopefully they receive extra resources to deal with these problems.

 

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Sept 13 '23 lengthy article, rbbm.

Case unclosed: 86 missing persons, 76 files open in the Yukon - Yukon News

Police say every case remains open until the person is found

www.yukon-news.com

“No case is closed until the person is found,” according to the RCMP.

The Yukon RCMP said by email early on Sept. 8 that it has 76 open cases relating to 86 people reported missing from 1959 to the present day. That includes historical cases reported by friends and family who haven’t seen a loved one in more than 50 years.

Police noted there are several caveats to consider when looking at the numbers.


Per the email, partial human remains have been found and determined to be the missing person in some cases, but not enough was found to close the cases so the files stay open in the event that more remains are found.

Some cases involve plane crashes with multiple people on board and an unknown final crash location.

Some files are created to reflect the possibility of a plane that may have crashed en route from Alaska to the Yukon, however the actual locations remain undiscovered.

Some cases are related to missing persons in Alaska who may have made their way to the Yukon.

Foul play is not suspected to be a factor in the vast majority of cases, which mostly involve people who went missing while hiking, prospecting, fishing or hunting and are presumed to be dead.''

''The much more recent disappearance of Ramona Peter is not listed on the national database, although RCMP recently issued a press release reiterating the search for Peter is continuing ahead of hunting season.''

In May, Ross River Dena Council’s (RRDC) band council declared a state of emergency related to the disappearance of Peter, an RRDC citizen, as well as the ongoing issue of people entering the small town northeast of Whitehorse to traffic drugs or bootleg alcohol and a black bear that has been putting RRDC citizens at risk as it wanders through the community.

At the time, RRDC leadership said it wanted to see more done.

“These are serious and life-threatening issues,” said RRDC Chief Dylan Loblaw.

“Ross River Dena Council desperately needs help from the Government of Yukon. The search for Ramona Peter is imperative. We will not stop looking for her. We will not give up on her. We call on Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai to provide immediate assistance as we continue to search for our beloved sister, including human and financial resources.”

Per the Aug. 31 police release, ground, river and aerial searches in and around the community of Ross River have been extensive in attempts to find Peter. Police are asking anyone travelling on land and waterways to look out for anything that may be related to her disappearance.''