53rd (Prince Albert / Northern Saskatchewan) Battalion, CEF Cap Badge The 53rd Battalion (Northern Saskatchewan), CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. The 53rd Battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 29 March 1916. It provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until it was disbanded on 12 October 1917. The 53rd Battalion recruited in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Battleford and Melfort, Saskatchewan and was mobilized at Winnipeg, Manitoba. The 53rd Battalion was awarded the battle honour THE GREAT WAR 1916-17 and is perpetuated by The North Saskatchewan Regiment.