in 2013 and includes the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, the Northland Power Curling Centre, the NationsWEST Field House, and the Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre. The North Battleford Golf & Country Club is located along the beautiful North Saskatchewan River. This picturesque 18-hole course is said to be one of the most challenging in the province. Saskatchewan's best ski hill, Table Mountain Regional Park, is a short drive from the City of North Battleford. Table Mountain has something for every skier and rider, and the park spans 45km of varying terrain and well-groomed runs. Infrastructure The City of North Battleford has two water treatment plants and provides test samples of their drinking water every three months to the Water Security Agency to ensure provision of quality drinking water for residents. In addition, the City publishes its yearly water quality reports on the City's website to provide information to the general public. The City of North Battleford is in the final stages of constructing a $16 million sewer force main project in 2023 to provide long-term sanitary services for community residents and to have infrastructure that supports long-term community growth. The North Battleford Energy Centre, a natural gas-fired power station owned by Northland Power, has been operational since 2013. Transportation North Battleford is served by the North Battleford Airport, while the North Battleford/Hamlin Airport is no longer in use. The city also has Battlefords Transit, a public transit system, in addition to the book-as-needed "Handi-Bus" for people experiencing disabilities. Local media Newspaper BattlefordsNOW.com is an online local news site focusing on what's happening "right NOW" in the Battlefords and surrounding areas. The local newspaper is the Battlefords News-Optimist. It is published weekly on Thursdays, and has circulation in the surrounding area. Radio Three local radio stations serve the area: CJNB, CJCQ-FM ("Q98"), and CJHD-FM ("93.3 The Rock"). Television The Battlefords were served by CFQC-TV-2 channel 6, an analogue repeater of CTV station CFQC-DT Saskatoon. Access Communications provides local cable TV and news coverage to the area. Notable people Andrew Albers: baseball player Lloyd Axworthy: Canadian politician and spokesman Wade Belak: former NHL player Colby Cave: former NHL player Ron Delorme: former NHL player Deidra Dionne: Canadian freestyle skier, Olympic medalist Lillian Dyck: Neuroscientist, 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