News release

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit investigating homicide

April 13, 2026 - North Battleford, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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On April 8, 2026 at approximately 2:45 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a deceased female at a residence on 20th Street West in Battleford, SK.

Officers immediately responded and secured the scene for further investigation.

The female has been identified as 65-year-old Melissa Kohle-Derkachenko from North Battleford. Her family has been notified.

The female’s death is considered suspicious. As a result, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit has taken carriage of the investigation. 

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit is asking anyone who lives in the 20^th Street West area of Battleford to check their home security cameras and doorbell cameras between Wednesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 8. If your device captured images or videos of suspicious activity, please report it to police immediately. Information can be reported to your local police service by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Investigators advise there will be an increased police presence on 20^th Street West in Battleford for an undetermined amount of time.

We are unable to provide additional information about this investigation at this time. Updates will be provided when available. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit continue to investigate.