The RCMP received a report of a deceased female at a residence on 20th Street West in Battleford, SK., on April 8, 2026 at approximately 2:45 p.m..
The female has been identified as 65-year-old Melissa Kohle-Derkachenko from North Battleford and her family have been notified.
The death is considered suspicious and the Homicide Investigation Unit has taken carriage of the investigation.
Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit is asking anyone who lives in the 20th 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 20th Street West in Battleford for an undetermined amount of time.
Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit continue to investigate.