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THE RIDGE — A major $100-million development aimed at transforming the Gold Eagle Casino into a regional tourism hub is moving forward, with Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) outlining its vision for relocation and expansion. MGBHLM has provided an update on its plans to relocate and rejuvenate the current Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford, during an event at The Ridge Interpretive Centre, south of Battleford, on April 14. The approximately $100-million project, which includes an investment of $60 million from MGBHLM
SIGA president and CEO Zane Hansen. | Photo by Candace Mack-Horton First Nation, will be situated ect is the relocation and rejuon land along Highway 16 venation of the Gold Eagle West, south of the Riverview Casino, hotel and convention community, in North Battl- centre. eford. Saskatchewan Indian The first phase of the proj- Gaming Authority (SIGA)
Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation Chief Tanya Stone. | Photo by Angela Brown is also supporting the project. Authority, and it’s borne to “An exciting development our nation to relocate and has been demonstrated,” said develop the Gold Eagle CaMGBHLM Chief Tanya sino... We know in partnerStone. “The support of Sas- ship with SIGA, this will be a katchewan Indian Gaming Continued on page 2
Battlefords Regional News-Optimist among finalists in Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association competition By SaskToday staff SASKATCHEWAN — Several members of the Battlefords Regional News-Optimist news team are finalists for awards through the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association (SWNA). The Battlefords Regional News-Optimist made the finalist spot for Best Agricultural Coverage: Single Story or Feature, with Angela
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Brown’s story “Battlefords farmer urges more options to control gopher problem.” Brown is also a finalist in the Best Business Writing category for “Casino Showdown? Two groups unveil separate plans for the Battlefords”. Reporter-photographer Averil Hall is vying for awards in seven categories: Best Page Design for the “Medieval Faire and Artisan Market,” along with Ryan Lynds; the Best Saskatche-
wan Arts or Cultural Series of Stories for “Tipi Teachings”; Best People Photo for “Running for Emory”; Best Black and White Photo for “Zombie Bride”; Best Sports Photo for “Four Corner Boxing”; Best Photo Essay of the Year for “CCA Finals Rodeo held at Access Communications Centre”; and Photographer of the Year. The winners will be announced during a ceremony on May 12. With files from David Willberg
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