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Magic Lantern to build four screens

A new agreement between the city and Magic Lantern Theatres has been approved by city council, clearing the way for construction of their new four-screen movie theatre this spring.
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An announcement was made in July of 2016 that a five-screen theatre is to be built in downtown North Battleford. Left to right are City Councillors Cathy Richardson and Don Buglas, City Manager Jim Puffalt, Mayor Ian Hamilton, Bob Evans of Magic Lantern Theatres, Director of Economic Development Jennifer Niesink, Councillor Greg Lightfoot and Destination Battlefords Executive Director Ryan Bater. Photo by Jayne Foster

A new agreement between the city and Magic Lantern Theatres has been approved by city council, clearing the way for construction of their new four-screen movie theatre this spring.

The agreement was approved by a unanimous vote at council Monday night.

The new deal replaces a previous agreement dated July 7, 2016.

That came about when Magic Lantern made the initial announcement that they would build a new five-screen theatre on the empty lot between 11th Avenue and Railway Avenue.

See more in Thursday's Regional Optimist.

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