Not satisfied with simply hosting Winter Games or curling grand slams, North Battleford now is looking to add a major provincial conference.
North Battleford council voted Monday to support a bid to host the 2019 Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association annual conference. That is slated for Oct. 17, 18 and 19.
According to Candace Dustan, program manager for the City, North Battleford hasn’t hosted the conference since 2008.
“This is a tremendous opportunity to showcase our community,” said Dustan. She pointed to “favourable timing” at amenities such as the CUplex as well as new hotels.
According to a memo by Dustan submitted to council, the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association has accepted North Battleford’s bid as presented back in June. A site visit then took place in July, which determined the amenities were suitable for hosting the conference.
A host committee has been prepared, and now that council approval is in place, that committee can start planning for the event.
The intention is to include Rivers West district and also the town of Battleford to ensure all aspects of the community are included, said Dustan.
Mayor Ryan Bater was excited about the prospect of having a major provincial conference in the city, and about another opportunity to showcase the city.
“We’re very proud of the facilities we have, especially our recreation facilities,” said Bater “The chance to showcase those to parks and recreation professionals around the province is just a wonderful thing.”
