Revisiting North Battleford's water crisis 20 years later In 2001, thousands fell ill after a parasite seeped into drinking water, prompting a broader look at the fragility of treatment systems in Saskatchewan and beyond. Author of the article: Amanda Short Publishing date: May 13, 2021 • May 13, 2021 • 4 minute read • Christine Greer stands in front of the North Battleford water tower. Twenty years ago, thousands of people in North Battleford, including Greer, became ill due to the presence of the parasite cryptosporidium in their drinking water. Photo taken in Nort...