Don Ross Arena | City of North Battleford

891-98th Street

The Don Ross Centre Arena operates from September until April. Bleachers provide seating for approximately 200 spectators in the arena, mainly utilized by Minor Hockey, Recreational Hockey, and Figure Skating.

The Arena is attached to the Don Ross Community Centre, which is equipped with meeting rooms and a gymnasium.

Arena Rental Rates

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Holiday hours

Parks and Recreation

December 24

Access Communications Centre, open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Allen Sapp Gallery – The Gonor Collection, open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre, open 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Chapel Gallery, closed
Don Ross Arena, open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Don Ross Community Centre, open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NationsWEST Field House, open 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Parks Department, open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

December 25 and 26 - Closed

December 27 to 30 - Regular hours

December 31

Access Communications Centre, open 8 a.m. to midnight
Allen Sapp Gallery – The Gonor Collection, open 12 to 4 p.m.
Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre, open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Chapel Gallery, closed
Don Ross Arena, open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Don Ross Community Centre, open 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NationsWEST Field House, open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Parks Department, open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

January 1 - Closed

891 98th Street

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The City of North Battleford Parks & Recreation Department is on Facebook — a fun way to interact with us and stay up to date on our programs and upcoming events.

Up-Coming events

Dec 22
Free Drop in Noon Hour Shinny - Don Ross Arena 12 to 1 p.m. This is a drop in non-supervised activity, ages 18 and older. Bring your own equipment; helmets are mandatory.
Dec 23
Free Drop in Noon Hour Shinny - Access Communications Centre Bring your own equipment. Helmets are mandatory, this is a non-supervised activity.
Dec 24
Free Drop in Noon Hour Shinny - Access Communications Centre Bring your own equipment. Helmets are mandatory, this is a non-supervised activity.
Dec 25
Free Drop in Noon Hour Shinny - Access Communications Centre Bring your own equipment. Helmets are mandatory, this is a non-supervised activity.
Dec 26
Free Drop in Noon Hour Shinny - Access Communications Centre Bring your own equipment. Helmets are mandatory, this is a non-supervised activity.

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Starts mid-October

Free pre-school/senior skating

Wednesdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.

Times are subject to change.

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Starts mid-October

Free noon-hour shinny

Mondays, from 12 to 1 p.m.

Players must be at least 18 years of age. Helmets, sticks, gloves, and skates are mandatory.

Book now

Over the phone

Book over the phone by calling;

Central Booking at 306-445-1755 or 306-445-1790
Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre at 306-4451745

In person

Don Ross Community Centre

891-99th Street, Door #5

NationsWEST Field House

3-632 Carlton Trail

By email

Start your booking by emailing us.

Thank you to the following service clubs for sponsoring the public skating programs:

North Battleford Lions Club
Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords
North Battleford Kinsmen Club
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #70
NorthWEST Hockey Development
Rotary Club of the Battlefords
North Battleford Elks Club
St. Joseph's Knights of Columbus #7336

Battlefords River Valley

Master Plan

This document strives to address the current and future needs
of the users, and renews the commitment to environmentally responsible development and protection of this urban park.

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Battlefords

Joint Parks & Recreation Master Plan

This State of Parks and Recreation in the Battlefords Region Report summarizes project research work and public engagement findings.

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Fall Edition

Parks, Recreation and Culture Guide

Thank you to BATC Community Development Corporation for providing funding for the Parks, Recreation and Culture guides.

Leisure Guide Fall 2025

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Administrative Procedure

Patron Code of Conduct

This code of conduct provides a procedural outline to address prohibited behaviour in City-owned facilities.

Patron Code of Conduct

2024 to 2040

Urban Forest Management Plan

Trees are a vital part of North Battleford’s infrastructure. They improve our environment, support
the economy, bring social benefits, and help the city adapt to climate change.

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