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Break-in hits Midwest Food Resources
One of the doors that was broken.
“They can steal our tools but they cannot steal our community.” Vesna Fa
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By Averil Hall Freelance Reporter/ Photographer
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North Battleford – In the early morning of August 19, the Midwest Food Resources buildings were broken into and their grounds, including three garden plots, were vandalized. Items taken included computer equipment, a printer, cell phones, a pump for the water cistern, and various tools. Several surveillance cameras were stolen and others were damaged. As of this report, staff are still sorting
through the losses. Midwest Food Resources is a non-profit that promotes wellness and food security in the Battlefords. They grow food, run community kitchens that teach cooking and budgeting with local products, operate the Good Food Box program, rent out garden plots, and provide gardening mentorship. Executive Director Vesna Fa said the culprits were masked and either walked in from Territorial Drive or arrived on bicycles. They broke through a fence in a Continued on page 4
Vesna Fa shows where the thieves broke in. | Photos by Averil Hall
Battleford museum to add wheelchair ramp with donated labour By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
BATTLEFORD — The Fred Light Museum in Battleford will soon be acquiring a wheelchair-accessible ramp at the front of the building to welcome visitors. Battleford town council approved the unbudgeted project at an estimated cost of $15,000 at its recent meeting. Parks and Recreation Manager Jordan Schechtel said in his report the town will be able to use savings from other capital projects
to cover the cost. Local contractor Jason Russell Construction, who submitted the lowest of three bids, offered to donate the labour portion of the project, meaning the town would only be responsible for the cost of materials. Material costs were previously estimated at $12,030, although prices may have increased since that estimate was received. Coun. Kevin Russell left council chambers during the discussion due to a conflict of interest. The town previously in-
stalled a chair lift inside the museum with support from a $54,000 donation from a local family. The lift enables people with disabilities to access all areas of the museum. The outside ramp is needed to allow access to the interior of the building. Schechtel said the initial donation of the lift and the offer to donate labour for the ramp “clearly demonstrate an engaged community actively contributing to local initiatives,” which aligns with the town’s strategic plan. Continued on page 4
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