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Nearby: North Battleford

This community of 14,200 is located 141 km northwest of Saskatoon, high above the south shore of the North Saskatchewan River Valley. There is the town of Battleford with 4,000 people in it.

The town is at the North Saskatchewan mouth of the Battle River, which was named for several battles between the Cree and the Blackfoot around the Battle and Pigeon Lakes southwest of Edmonton. In 1874 it was declared the capital of the North-West Territories. The Northwest Mounted Police built Fort Battleford here in 1876 and the post office opened in 1877. The town's decline begaa in 1905 when the Canadian National Railway built its tracks on the opposite shore of the North Saskatchewan.

The main industries in the North Battleford area are agriculture, health, finance, education and industrial service centres. Since 1998 there has been over $40 million in agriculture construction, with study growth also so occurring in manufacturing, food processing, and tourism.

North Battleford has 11 elementary schools (3 offer French immersion), two junior high and two high schools. The North West Regional College is also located here, offering first and second year university, technical institute programs, business training and student services. The average price of a home here is $59,000 (about half or a third of the cost of homes in B.C. or Ontario), reaching as high as $120,000. Kildeer Park and Fairview Heights are two of the more popular residential areas, being just minutes from outdoor sporting facilities. They is lots to do here with facilities including the Gold Eagle Casino, four indoor hockey rinks, two curling rinks, an indoor pool, waterslide park, golf courses, ski facility (with quad lifts) and the Battleford Provincial Park also nearby.

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Attractions

Allen Sapp Gallery/The Gonor Collection
Located on Hwy.16 to city centre
(306) 445-1760
Showcasing the work of Allen Sapp. Open to the public year round, hours vary with season. Admission is free with donations accepted.

Fort Battleford National Historic Site
Located on Central Ave. SE
(306) 937-2621
This historic site has a total of five buildings (four with furnishings)including reconstructed stockade/bastions. Oopen from May long weekend until labour day, 9:00am to 6:00pm. Our prices are $5.75 for adults, 5.00 for seniors, 3.00 for kids 6-16.

Fred Light Museum & Tourist Information Centre
Located at the corner of 20th St. and Central Ave.
(306) 937-7111 or (306) 937-6200
A firearm collection. Many historic artifacts including shaving mugs, lamps, a large mustache cup collection and military uniforms from the 1800s and the two World Wars. Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Admission is free with donations accepted.

George Hooey Wildlife Exhibit
Located on Hwy. 16
(306) 937-2660 or (306) 445-4244
Over 400 displays of taxidermy specimens (dating back to 1890) by the late George Hooey. Open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Admission is free with donations accepted. Wheelchair accessibility.

Gold Eagle Casino
Located on the North side of Hwy. 16 at the east end of the city
(306) 446-3833
Black Jack, Roulette, Poker, slot machines, Let It Ride, Caribbean Stud Poker, Progressive Jackpots and a lounge. Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday noon to midnight. Wheelchair accessibility.

Pennydale Junction
Located at the corner of 22nd St. and 1st Ave.
(306) 937-3544
The 1908 CNR Station represents Battleford's first access to the rail system. The Station has since been moved and converted into a restaurant. Open Monday to Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m..

Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
121-20th St.
(306) 445-8485
Honouring Saskatchewan's top baseball athletes. Exhibits photos of the inductees into the SBHF and over 3000 artifacts dealing with baseball in Saskatchewan.

The Chapel Gallery
Located at the Don Ross Complex, 891-99th St.
(306) 455-1757 or (306) 445-1760
Hosting a permanent collection of works by Provincial, Regional and local artist. There are also travelling exhibits which change monthly. The gallery is open daily from June to August, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.. Admission is free with donations accepted. Wheelchair accessibility.

Western Development Museum/Heritage Farm and Village
Located at Junction Hwys. 16 and 40
(306) 445-8033
Different setups of agricultural equipment supported by demostrations of 1920 farming precedures. Open daily from May 1 to Labour Day weekend, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Labour Day weekend to April 30, Tuesday to Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors/students, $1.75 for children and preschoolers are free. Limited Wheelchair access.

Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival
Located at the Battleford Arena and Alex Dillabough Centre
(306) 653-3616
An annual Craft Show/Market with 80 of the best craft artist.

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