North Battleford

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The city of North Battleford is a unique community. It is considered the gateway to Northwest Saskatchewan's outdoor adventure. Before the white settlers arrived, Battle River was known as the "Fighting River" that marked the boundary between the Cree Territory and Blackfoot. Strong aboriginal presence, consisting of Chief Poundmaker and Big Bear have greatly shaped the Battlefords. Their influence has left a continuing legacy of aboriginal culture in the Battlefords. History reveals that the very first fur trading post happened in Battleford in the year 1785. North Battlefield was incorporated as a village in 1906. It became a town in 1907 and a city in 1913.

Many within the region consider Battleford as "a four season destination." The Fort Battleford National Historic Site and the Western Development Museum are two places where visitors and residents can go to to learn more about the history of the city. People who like arts and crafts can show their creativeness at the Saskatchewan Handicraft Festival. Individuals who truly love cowboys and horses can go to the Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo. Other popular attractions anyone could look forward to are: Those were the Days and the Northwest Territorial Days. Individuals who are really into the outdoors could go to the golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts and lakes of Battleford.

North Battleford offer great locations for sports lovers to enjoy. Golfers can play as the Saskatchewan Hospital Golf Course, the North Battleford Golf and Country Club, Jackfish Lodge Golf and Cence Centre, and Rustic Nine par 3 Golf Course. Tennis courts are available at the Centennial Park, North Battleford, and Ball Diamonds are available at the Centennial park and Kinsmen Park and Battleford Flats. People who truly like water activities could visit Kinsmen Pool. The Aquatic Centre has excellent amenities, such as a steam room, a whirl pool, light exercise rooms, and many others.

The region of North Battleford is a key service and economic hub for Northwest Saskatchewan. Oil Can Charlie's, Farm Credit Canada, and Mark's stores have been recently developed within the city of North Battleford. The city is now developing a multipurpose centre which will feature a four-component project housing that includes an aquatic centre, a curling rink, and performing arts centre and an indoor soccer field. Construction would start in the year 2010. Furthermore, North Battleford is a key Saskatchewan tourism destination, since it is located in "lake country" and nearby Table Mountain Ski Resort. The city of North Battleford likewise initiated successful business plan to strengthen the economy through Industrial Parks and several business ventures. An example is the Parson's Industrial Park is the home of lots of business firms which produce products for the Canadian, Asian, and American market.