North Battleford
Location: North Battleford is located in west central Saskatchewan, separated from the town of Battleford by the North Saskatchewan River Valley. The two communities are known as The Battlefords. The river valley was created long ago by glaciation and has been described as “one of the most picturesque landscapes in the province”. Adding to this beauty are the many lakes and hills that surround the city of North Battleford, which is reported to be one of the sunniest cities in Saskatchewan and Canada.
Population: Nearly 14,000
Tourism Businesses:
Art galleries
Bed & Breakfasts
Campgrounds
Casino
Golf Courses
Guided Walks
Fairgrounds
Historic Sites/Interpretive Centre
Hotels/Motels
Hunting Outfitter
Lodges
Museums
Nature/Outdoor Adventure Centre
Regional Park (skiing/snowboarding)
Resorts
Restaurants
Retail Outlets
RTW Participants: 165
Hands-On Skills Training:
Entry Level Cook
Testimonials:
“This program will open doors for me in the future for better employment.”
“I know this program is what will help me for my career and employment goals.”
“It has given me experience and I know a lot more about the kitchen and safety than before. It has also motivated me to find employment.”
“Facilitators I had were very thorough and clear in this training. That really helps a lot to have someone who knows their role of teaching and what their teaching [is] about. The program has [had] a lot of positive impact on me as an individual. Being in the program really uplifted my personal day to day living. I really feel empowered. I really feel great overall, especially completing and graduating. Thanks for everything. Keep up the good work.”
“Had fun with the course.”
“Everything in this program made me see things more clearly in the housekeeping field. I have more experience in communication and team work. I had a lot of fun serving patrons. I gained a lot of knowledge as a server and I now respect servers more and I tip well!”
Information on North Battleford was taken from the following websites: cityofnb.ca; Wikipedia – North Battleford, Saskatchewan; and worldweb.com.