Local girl Courtney Struble disappeared on July 9, 2004, after walking home from a friend's house near the Estevan Veterinary Clinic. She was watching movies with friends and decided to walk home after declining a ride. 

The RCMP Historical Case Unit took over the investigation more than a decade ago and has since been treating it as a homicide rather than a runaway.

They have received leads, and have been in Estevan on numerous occasions, but nothing that would lead to an arrest. 

After 16 years the case is still ongoing and officers continue to follow up on any new information received. 

Her bank account and health card never showed activity after she disappeared.

She may be lost but will never be forgotten. 

There is a Facebook page called 'Help Us Find Courtney Jennelle Struble' and her friend Nicole Kallie Sovdi Burkholder posted a beautiful tribute on Sunday. 

She wrote, "Well... 16 years ago I never would have thought that these would be the last 4 days I'd have with you... to think of all the things we have missed with you hurts, and 16 years later I still miss you as much if not more then I did... I think of the person you would be today... a part of me wishes to see you again where ever you may be... or to actually know what happened 16 years ago so we can have some closure... really wish someone would say something cause every year I hope that someone that knows something comes forward... till we meet again however it may be, miss you and love you. Just know if you are out there that we still miss you, still love you, and hope that we can see you again. I will forever post every year till we know what happened, ill never give up on you."

Courtney was:

  • Five-foot-three;
  • Weighed between 110 and 125 pounds when she vanished;
  • Had hazel eyes;
  • Had a birthmark on the nape of her neck; and,
  • 1 1/2-inch scar on her left shin.

When she disappeared she was wearing running shoes, blue jeans, and a grey hoodie. 

Anyone with information can contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.