North Battleford Comprehensive High School. (Image Credit: file photo/ battlefordsNOW Staff)

By Alyssa Rudolph

No imminent risk

UPDATED: Possible armed person triggers lockdown at NBCHS

Mar 17, 2026 | 4:24 PM

*This story was updated at 4:45 p.m. to include more details from RCMP.

The cause of a lockdown Tuesday afternoon at North Battleford Comprehensive High School was due to a suspicious person, believed to be armed with a firearm.

Officers continue to conduct patrols in the area.

The person is described as a man wearing a white hoodie and black pants, possibly carrying a firearm. He was last seen in the area of 17th Avenue near 103rd Street and 104th Street in North Battleford.

Any information about a man matching this description is asked to report it to the police by calling 310-RCMP.

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UPDATED: Possible armed person triggers lockdown at NBCHS

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If a risk to public safety is identified, RCMP said they will notify the public.

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This afternoon, North Battleford Comprehensive High School families were notified of an emergency lockdown.  

The lockdown began around 3:20 p.m. and delayed end of the day dismissal.  

Battlefords RCMP are on site at the school and are individually clearing the building one class at a time. Families are reminded that this process could delay students leaving the school. 

Transportation will continue as normal.  

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