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On Thursday, a massive RCMP search was launched on a sprawling farm at 2290 Salmon River Road.

A rally is being planned to protest violence against women.

According to a Facebook post, participants are being asked to gather at the Salmon River Store on corner of Heywood Road Yankee Flats Road near Silver Creek at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22.

“Calling all hand drums women and men. Let's be there to call on continuing support against violence against women,” reads the post.

“There was recent charges against someone holding a weapon to a prostitute in the area and ongoing investigation. Six missing and murdered women and two that were from Yankee Flats Road which connects to Salmon River Road. Let's fill this road up with hand drums and support against violence on our sisters of all colours.”

On Thursday, a massive RCMP search was launched on a sprawling farm at 2290 Salmon River Road.

While police have not said why they are investigating the property, there is speculation it has to do with an incident earlier this year when a man threatened a sex trade worker with a firearm.

The suspect met the victim through an online website used by sex trade workers.

According to court records, Wayne Sagmoen, born in 1980, has been charged with numerous offences, including disguising his face with intent to commit an offence, intentionally discharging a firearm, uttering threats, possessing weapon for a dangerous purpose and other offences.

A Canada411 search found Sagmoen's name connected to the property police are currently searching on Salmon River Road.