North Battleford

North Battleford is a small city in west central Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located directly across the North Saskatchewan River from the town of Battleford. Together, the two communities are known as The Battlefords.

In 2001 a problem with the city's water system led to the infection of approximately 6280 people with cryptosporidiosis; a lawsuit for several million dollars went through in 2003.

Population

The 2006 census reported a decline in the population of 3.67% from the 2001 census, resulting in a population of 13,190 residents.

History

North Battleford is the home of one of four branches of the Saskatchewan Western Development Museum. This branch focuses on the agricultural history of Saskatchewan, including a pioneer village.

The Latter Rain Movement started here in 1946–48.

Notable North Battlefordians

• Lloyd Axworthy: Canadian politician and spokesman
• Wade Belak: NHL forward/defenceman
• Ron Delorme: former NHL player
• Deidra Dionne: Canadian freestyle skier, Olympic medalist
• Lillian Dyck: Canadian senator
• Johnny Esaw: former sports broadcaster, former vice-president of CTV Sports
• Bob Francis: former NHL player, NHL coach
• Emile Francis: former NHL player, coach, and general manager
• Ray Hare: former NFL running back
• Dale Hoganson: former NHL player
• Bill Hunter: hockey coach, owner, and general manager; founder of the Western Hockey League
• Carole James: politician, leader of the New Democratic Party in British Columbia
• Dave King: NHL coach
• Skip Krake: former NHL centre
• Bernie Lukowich: former NHL player
• Alistair MacLeod: author
• Merlin Malinowski: former NHL right winger
• Rueben Mayes: former NFL player
• Joni Mitchell: musician, artist
• Lee Richardson: Canadian politician
• Allen Sapp: Canadian Cree painter
• Corey Schwab: former NHL goalie
• Gregg Sheppard: former NHL forward
• Herbert Sparrow: former Canadian senator
• Al Tuer: former NHL defenceman

References

• North Battleford Census Agglomeration Statistics Canada

External links

• City of North Battleford Official website
• Local information source for the Battlefords
• Map on Google Maps