North Battleford crews filled more than 11,000 potholes and patches by the end of September, but new holes keep appearing as the city asks residents to report trouble spots.
City operations director Stewart Schafer said potholes were still appearing even after precipitation stopped, with holes ranging from the size of his fist to a basketball.
“And with this warm weather, we’re taking all advantage that we can to get those potholes filled,” he said during a media scrum.
Residents can report potholes through SeeClickFix on the city’s website or call City Hall at 306-445-1700.
“I have a crew of only 12 people. There are 14,000 people here. If you see a pothole, please let us know,” Schafer said.
The city’s third-quarter operations report lists 11,447 potholes and patches filled through September, compared with 8,866 for 2025 and 10,555 for 2024. Of this year’s repairs, 3,884 were completed between July and September.
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“And this year was the year of potholes. It seemed like every time it rained, they popped out on the ground, and it was driving us nuts,” Schafer said.
He said equipment purchased this year was allowing crews to patch larger areas and also linked some patching work to water-system repairs.
Mayor Kelli Hawtin told council she had reported potholes herself in the previous week or two.
“There’re some pretty deep, like sharp-edged potholes on some streets, and it’s just really difficult for our operations team to see every street, and members of the public should just be encouraged to report those,” she said.
Hawtin said staff had been responsive to her reports, which she submitted as a guest so crews would not know they came from the mayor.
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