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Parks and Recreation funding approvals

Several Community Grants were approved by the City of North Battleford Parks, Recreation, Culture and Heritage Committee at their monthly meeting Monday.
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Several Community Grants were approved by the City of North Battleford Parks, Recreation, Culture and Heritage Committee at their monthly meeting Monday.


The Pioneer Association was granted $2,500 to support the seniors' centre for recreation activities including regular dance and social sessions, card games, and other activities.


Lawrence School will receive $700 to assist with a fun day year-end activity with Astra Jump.


Wiggles and Giggles was granted $550 to assist with purchasing new equipment for their mother and tot playgroup.


An amount of $1,950 was approved for the Chapel Gallery to host a two-day artistic workshop. The amount was approved by the committee by email in May.


NB Street Festival Inc. was granted $5,000 to assist with the costs of a three-day International Street Performers Festival happening July 25 to 27. Sask. Lotteries has advised the program falls under the performing arts category of culture.


An amount of $700 was approved for North Battleford Comprehensive High School for a Functionally Integrated Program of swim time for students with special needs.


Assistance in the amount of $1,400 was granted to École Père Mercure School for installing a basketball court for students as well as for children in North Battleford.


The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club was granted $4,140 to assist with the cost of a summer splash park supervisor and supplies.


A total of $1,500 goes to the Summer School for the Solo Voice for assistance with the costs of an eight-day international music school.