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'''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, Saskatchewan|Battleford]]. Together, the two communities are known as the '''Battlefords'''. [[The Battlefords Provincial Park]] is 10 kms north on [[Saskatchewan Highway 4|Highway 4]].
'''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, Saskatchewan|Battleford]]. Together, the two communities are known as the '''Battlefords'''. [[The Battlefords Provincial Park]] is 40 kms north on [[Saskatchewan Highway 4|Highway 4]].


==Population==
==Population==

Revision as of 08:22, 19 June 2010

North Battleford
Business District 101st Street
Business District
101st Street
Flag of North Battleford
Location of North Battleford
Location of North Battleford
CountryCanada
ProvinceSaskatchewan
Census divisionDivision #16
Government
 • MayorIan Hamilton
 • MLALen Taylor
 • MPGerry Ritz
Area
 • Land33.55 km2 (12.95 sq mi)
 • Metro
855.34 km2 (330.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • City
13,190
 • Density393.17/km2 (1,018.32/sq mi)
 • Metro
17,765
 • Metro density20.77/km2 (53.79/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
WebsiteCity of 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. The Battlefords Provincial Park is 40 kms north on Highway 4.

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. Template:Canada CP 2001

In recent years a large number of Pannonian Rusyns have emigrated to Canada, concentrating in North Battleford.[1]

Former CNR station

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.[2]

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.

Transportation

North Battleford is served by the North Battleford (Cameron McIntosh) Airport, while the North Battleford/Hamlin Airport is no longer in use.

Notable North Battlefordians

Climate

Climate data for North Battleford
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Source: Environment Canada[4]

References

52°46′N 108°17′W / 52.767°N 108.283°W / 52.767; -108.283