A local project to help those in need was unveiled in Central Park next to 102nd Street on Wednesday.
It was the Blessing Box, and it was the initiative of Natalya Shevchuk, who was chosen as the North Battleford recipient of RBC Canada’s 150 Initiative. She received $150 to go towards a project to benefit the Battlefords community. As her project she chose a Blessing Box, basically a large cupboard that contains everyday items that can be picked up by those less fortunate.
On Wednesday, Natalya and other family members including sister Marusia and brother Ivan filled the Blessing Box with items such as toothpaste, diapers, Kleenex, clothing, food and other essentials.
Along with her proud family, also on hand for the launch was Leisure Services Director Bill Samborski and Operations Manager Colin Carriere of the City of North Battleford as well as Rob Rongve of RBC Dominion Securities.
