Margaret Mildred Batoche, known as Wanchisco and Millie, was 23 when she was last seen at the York Hotel in Edmonton on May 26, 1967. A Bonnyville–Moose Lake resident who normally kept in close contact with family and friends, she was reported missing to the Bonnyville RCMP by her brother on July 7, 1967 — more than a month after she was last seen.

At the time she vanished Margaret was described as 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing between 134 and 150 pounds, with long dark brown or black hair and brown eyes. Distinguishing features included a wart or skin tag on her right cheek near her ear, a tattoo of the letter H on her left shoulder, and some missing teeth. Investigators treated the disappearance as suspicious and identified a person of interest, but there was insufficient evidence to lay charges; that individual has since died.

In 1970 human remains were found near Tucker Lake, about 60 kilometres north of Bonnyville, and authorities believed they could be Margaret’s. Pathology and dental exams at the time could not provide a definitive identification, and she remains officially listed as missing. Her family continues to seek answers and wants her returned for a proper burial.

If anyone knew Margaret, her movements in late May 1967, or has information about Tucker Lake that could help, please come forward.