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Government issues RFP Staff The government of Saskatchewan has issued a request for proposals for the sale of the former Saskatchewan Hospital, including the land and buildings, situated in the RM of North Battleford. The RFP call closes at 2 p.m. Aug. 21, with sealed proposals being received by the Ministry of Central Services office in Saskatoon. The buildings for sale, according to the RFP, include the 255,532-square-
foot main building, the powerhouse, industrial therapy building, laundry building, 11 cottages, the Community Correctional Centre building, a greenhouse, curling rink, paint shop, dormitory, a Quonset, maintenance shop, equipment storage building, garage, maintenance storage building, two cottage garages and a cultural building. The buildings, some of which may contain asbestos, are being sold “as is.� The chapel, cenotaph and cemeteries are not in-
cluded in the sale. In addition, items that are deemed historically significant by the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport are to be identified and removed by the Ministry of Central Services before any sale is finalized. The old Saskatchewan Hospital was built between 1911 and 1913, the first mental health hospital built in the province. A new hospital was officially opened in March of this year, marking the end of service for the old facility. Continued on Page 3
A new parking regime is being rolled out in downtown North Battleford. A sign has gone up in the newly paved parking lot by the Capitol Annex, across the street from North Battleford Provincial Court, indicating it could become paid parking during the day by Sept. 1. Photo by Josh Greschner
100th Street: Business as usual By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
Just because the road’s closed doesn’t mean businesses are. The Capitol Theatre marquee informs onlookers that 100th Street businesses – Mango Chef, Moon’s Kitchen, Kerr’s Cleaners, Milbanke Flowers, Phill Asian Food Store and B & D Meats – are still open, despite the roadwork on one of the city’s busiest streets. One of North Battleford’s most famous landmarks, the Thanks to the Capitol Theatre, onlookers Beaver bar, is open too. and shoppers know that 100th Street “Having been through it on businesses are still open despite the 101st Street last year, we know roadwork. Photo by Josh Greschner how difficult it is to get to busiCJV is READY to help you with your 2019 RENO PROJECTS! FREE ESTIMATES FOR • Flooring Covering • Blinds & Window Coverings • Drapery/Curtains • Backsplashes
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nesses,� Tom Hutchinson of Magic Lantern Theatres told the News-Optimist. “We just put that [sign] there to let people know that the businesses are still alive and kicking and it is possible to get there although you have to use back doors and alleys.� Mango Chef Asian Fusion Restaurant owner Sherry Kong thanked the Capitol Theatre for the act. Glen Libbey of Milbanke Flowers also thanked the Capitol Theatre, saying the sign offers good visibility. “We appreciate working together as merchants,� Libbey said. Good on them, Big Dan of B
& D Meats said. “People stepping up to the plate like that, that’s awesome.� Scott Foster at Kerr’s Cleaners agreed. “I’m impressed with the Capitol. It’s something they didn’t have to do, but it shows the business community is willing to support one another,� said Foster. Foster also had good things to say about the workforce on 100th Street. “They are getting things done and seem to be on track.� He added the City of North Battleford staff have been helpful and have done their best to accommodate businesses’ needs during the construction.
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