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CBC
20-04-2025
- CBC
Battlefords RCMP looking for white truck after driver spotted pointing firearm
Battlefords RCMP are searching for a white truck driven by a suspect who pointed a gun at a homeowner. Police are currently searching near the RM of Roundhill, about 70 kilometres north east of North Battleford, near Range Road 3143, north of Highway 750. Police say that at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, the white truck drove by a property and a person inside it brandished the weapon. They say the truck appears to be an early 1990's Mazda B series, or an early 1990's Dodge Ram 50. The public is advised to not approach the vehicle if they see it. Instead they should call 310-RCMP or 911 to report the sighting. Police say if members of the public have information related to the case, they can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
CBC
15-03-2025
- Health
- CBC
North Battleford announces increased patrols for downtown
The City of North Battleford is launching a multi-agency approach to address concerns about safety. The plan will include a patrol team of social agencies, community safety officers and RCMP members who will be dedicated to the city's downtown. Mayor Kelli Hawtin said the increased patrols will be focused on ensuring that everyone using the downtown area can function well together. "This isn't a project of just policing, which is one of the only tools a municipality has, but this is a project of connecting people to services that they may be needing in times of crisis or other times in their life," Hawtin said. The patrol team will be focused on connecting people who may be struggling with addiction and health issues in the area to the appropriate services. Hawtin said people in the downtown area are accessing services for a variety of different reasons that may cause safety issues. "We have people shopping and seeking entertainment in downtown areas; we have people accessing, you know, things like accountants, lawyers, banks — but we also have people that are accessing important social services," Hawtin said. The city is working to connect with health professionals and cultural community leaders to accompany police officers on foot patrols. Ryan How, detachment commander for the Battlefords RCMP, said complex solutions are needed, rather than just increased policing. "I think everybody's very aware that arresting and charging is not going to be the solution to this," said How. He said he hopes to increase safety for everyone in the area. "The goal here is to make the downtown a healthier place to be, a safer place to be for the community and make sure that the people who need help are getting access to it," he said. The new patrol team will also be using the crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) model to enhance safety for local business owners. The model is based on the theory that "the proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in the incidence and fear of crime, and an improvement in the quality of life," according to non-profit organization CPTED Canada.
CBC
14-02-2025
- CBC
Woman missing after early morning carjacking in Battlefords: Sask. RCMP
Saskatchewan RCMP are asking for help finding a 33-year-old Battlefords woman who may have been abducted in an early morning carjacking. RCMP said in a news release that Leanna Frenchman may have been taken at gunpoint after a man approached her and another woman as they sat in a car. "The adult male threatened the vehicle occupants and stole the vehicle. One of the females, 33-year-old Leanna Frenchman, was reportedly still inside," RCMP said in the release. "Based on initial investigation and the report made, Battlefords RCMP has not located Leanna and therefore are considering her missing. Investigators are concerned for her wellbeing and continue to actively investigate." The other woman was not hurt. RCMP say they do not believe Frenchman knew the suspect. RCMP are on the lookout for a red 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix with Saskatchewan license plate 186 NSA.
