At this time, despite the dedicated, multi-level police investigation, there have been no confirmed sightings, interactions or activity from Sladjana Petrovic since she was last seen on December 26, 2019 at 3:40 p.m. RCMP File Photo.
City of Yellowknife
Less than 1 min.read

Missing Sladjana Petrovic found deceased

Mo Fahim
By Mo Fahim

On Saturday May 2nd, Yellowknife RCMP released a statement confirming the death of missing 60 year old Sladjana Petrovic. 

Sladjana was reportedly last seen on December 26 at approximately 3:40 pm, in the downtown area. Yellowknife RCMP began a missing person investigation on December 27.  

RCMP and the NWT Coroner Services confirmed Petrovic’s body was found in a wooded area on Friday May 1st  just off the Pat McMahon Frame Lake Trail.

RCMP were responding to a call for service regarding a deceased person in the area. 

A post-mortem investigation was ordered by the coroner office and is supported by Yellowknife RCMP.

An extensive search for Sladjana had been launched involving Yellowknife Ground Search and Rescue and Civil Air Search and Rescue Association were providing many hours of support in the search for Sladjana.

On January 7th, on a lead brought forward by a Yellowknife resident , a helicopter was deployed to Tin Can Hill for an air search as well as a YKGSAR ground search of the immediate area but did not result in anything.

The last update was RCMP confirming Petrovic did not leave Yellowknife via air travel.

 

Mo Fahim
Mo Fahim
The Moose News Reporter, If you see any news in the making contact The Moose News Team at 100news.moosefm.com or call 867-920-2523

Continue Reading

You may also like



cjcd Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Yellowknives Dene First Nation’s Spring Carnival is almost here

Northwest Territories
Organizers said the event revitalizes the community and fosters unity within Dettah and Ndilo, as well as in Yellowknife and surrounding regions. Hundreds of people from across the region attend each year to take part in traditional and northern activities.

Yellowknife Indoor Garage Sale scheduled for May 2

City of Yellowknife
Yellowknife’s Annual Indoor Garage Sale is being hosted at the Multiplex Arena located at 41 Kam Lake Rd on Saturday, May 2 from 8am to noon.  

YK city council unanimously declares March 20 half-day civic holiday

City of Yellowknife
Yellowknife city council voted in favour of a half a day civic holiday for Friday March 20 in recognition of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation annual spring carnival. The city’s declaration recognizes the Dene festival that sees hundreds of people from across the region gather each year in Dettah to take part in traditional and Northern activities and celebrations.

Scientists predict Mackenzie Basin level to rise above average in spring

Northwest Territories
While data collected by the centre for climate change shows that water levels remain low in most rivers and lakes across the territory, scientists predict it will likely change for some major waterways this spring. Looking at snowpack measures, data showed that water levels are forecasted to rise above average across much of the western and southern Mackenzie River Basin.

Documentary spotlights women emerging as leaders amidst climate crisis

Northwest Territories
From the devastating 2023 wildfires that saw most of the territory and its largest city evacuated, to the Lytton wildfire in B.C. and the Fraser Valley floods, a new 2026 film focuses on women who embrace community leadership roles as mothers, artists, health professionals at the frontlines of climate disasters. “Women are disproportionately impacted by climate disasters and yet, they are not represented in terms of shaping climate policy,” said filmmaker Nova Ami.