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Madison Scott disappearance remains unsolved

The disappearance of Madison Scott remains on the RCMP's radar. May 28 will mark seven years since the young woman went missing and both police and the Scott family are continuing to take steps to keep the case in the public's eye.

The disappearance of Madison Scott remains on the RCMP's radar.

May 28 will mark seven years since the young woman went missing and both police and the Scott family are continuing to take steps to keep the case in the public's eye.

Scott, 20, had attended a party at Hogsback Lake, a Forest Service campsite about 25 kilometres south of her hometown of Vanderhoof.

The night before, a Friday, she had driven there in her white 1990 Ford F150 pick-up truck, pitched her tent and and camped there with a group of new friends from Vanderhoof. They had gathered to celebrate a birthday.

But around 4 a.m. the next morning, everyone left but her and she has never been seen since.

"We know someone out there knows something about the disappearance. We are asking any individual who has information about Maddy's disappearance to contact the police or Crimestoppers," said Cpl. Tom Wamsteeker of the North District RCMP major crime unit.

This Saturday, the Scott family and their friends will be holding the a poker ride - On The Trail To Find Maddy - in the Hogsback Lake area. Horseriders start a 10 a.m., ATVers at 11 a.m. and walkers at noon and everyone is welcome to attend.

And anyone who may have information that will help solve the mystery is asked to call the Vanderhoof RCMP at (250) 567-2222 or anonymously call CrimeStopers at 1-800-222-TIPS.