Category Archives: Battlefords
Battlefords RCMP warn public about scam caller posing as police
Battlefords RCMP is warning the public about a scam caller impersonating the police. Recently, RCMP received a report of a person who answered a phone call from a number that appeared to belong to a S...
Mar 11, 2026 RCMP warns the public about scam callers posing as police. (Image Credit: ID 151770917 © Tero Vesalainen | Dreamstime.com)
Moose on the loose in North Battleford
Two moose have decided to take a stroll through North Battleford this morning. Multiple RCMP, Community Safety Officers, and Conservation are in the area surrounding North Battleford Comprehensive Hig...
Mar 11, 2026 Moose in North Battleford. (Image Credit: City of North Battleford/ Facebook)
Contact gunshot to back of head caused Lee Bearsears' death, court hears
A forensic pathologist told court the gun that killed Lee Bearsears was touching the back of his head when it fired, as lawyers delivered closing arguments in the second-degree murder trial of Craig F...
Mar 11, 2026 Leslee Bearsears displays a sign calling for justice for her son, Lee Bearsears, whose death is the subject of an ongoing trial at the Court of King’s Bench in Battleford. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Ringing phone leads Battlefords RCMP to arrest robbery suspect
A ringing phone has helped Battlefords RCMP dial in on a robbery suspect. On March 7, around 7:30 a.m., RCMP received a report of a robbery at a business on the Highway 16 Bypass in North Battleford. ...
Mar 10, 2026 RCMP patrol vehicle. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
Battlefords RCMP is seeking public assistance locating a 46-year-old man
Battlefords RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating a missing adult man. On March 9, at around 2:15 p.m., RCMP received a report of missing 46-year-old, Brent Paranteau. He was last in contact w...
Mar 10, 2026 Brent Paranteau, 46. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
Community-led Blessing Box expansion aims to help those in need
The installation of a second Blessing Box in the Battlefords will help provide easy access to food and essentials for people in need. The first come and go donation box was set up in September 2024, i...
Mar 10, 2026 Paige Hundt with the first Battleford Blessing Box in 2024. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/ battlefordsNOW Staff)
Nipawin hires new chief administrative officer
The Town of Nipawin has announced that they have hired their new chief administrative officer (CAO). They have appointed David Gillan the new CAO, effective April 6. Gillan served one term as mayor of...
Mar 10, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
RCMP searching for three people after vehicle damaged in Battleford
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in identifying people of interest after a vehicle was damaged in Battleford. On Jan. 21, at approximately 8:50 p.m., RCMP received a report that...
Mar 09, 2026 A photo of two of the three suspects. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
RCMP seek suspects after attempted armed robbery in Paynton
Maidstone RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects after an attempted armed robbery in Paynton. On March 4, around 4:50 p.m., RCMP received a report of an attempted armed ro...
Mar 06, 2026 Holly Gordon, a warrant has been issued for her arrest. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
Two women charged after RCMP seize firearms and drugs in RM of Mervin
Saskatchewan RCMP's North Battleford and Lloydminster Crime Reduction Teams have charged two women after firearms and illegal drugs were seized in the RM of Mervin. On Feb. 25, the CRTs were in the Tu...
Mar 06, 2026 Items located and seized by Sask. RCMP in the RM of Mervin. (Image Credit: Submitted/Saskatchewan RCMP)