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SIGA says it has no plans to relocate Gold Eagle Casino in NB By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
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NORTH BATTLEFORD — The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) said in a statement it has no plans to relocate the Gold Eagle Casino (GEC) in North Battleford. SIGA, the casino operator, responded to acknowledge the recent announcement from Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) on Oct. 27 related to their $100 million investment for a casino, hotel and convention centre development along Highway 16 West. “As part of our continued commitment to operational excellence, SIGA regularly re-invests in its properties to enhance efficiency and service quality, in consultation with key stakeholders,” SIGA said. “At this time SIGA has no plans to relocate the Gold Eagle Casino (GEC). Any future development plans regarding the GEC will be communicated at the appropriate time.” SIGA added that the GEC remains a strong performer in the North Battleford market. “SIGA extends its appreciation to our valued customers and dedicated employees
Photo by Anna Shvets/Pexels for their ongoing support and pand the Gold Eagle Casino contribution to our success,” to a new site, where it purSIGA stated. chased land along Highway Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s 16 West in North Battleford. Head Lean Man First Nation The 67-acre site is at the announced on Oct. 27 it is location of the former Best proposing to relocate and ex- Canadian Motor Inn, south
of the existing Riverview neighbourhood. The proposal is to move the Gold Eagle Casino from its current location in North Battleford to the new site, which has much more space.
“The current site, the land is owned by Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man,” said MGBHLM First Nation Chief Tanya Aguilar-Antiman in a prior interview with SaskToday. “There is a head lease there that restricts the Nation involvement. Within that head lease, there are sub-leases. So, we gave notice to SIGA ... that if we don’t strike an agreement that’s going to improve the overall Nation, we will not sign for a future casino on that site. We’ve already proposed to SIGA, as an operator, that we want to relocate to a new site. This is the site that we want to propose to have that new casino.”
Honour Our Veterans banner program unveiled in Battleford By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
BATTLEFORD — The community came together to honour veterans during the Honour Our Veterans banner unveiling ceremony at the Alex Dillabough Centre in Battleford recently. The Fred Light Museum organized the banner program in Bat-
tleford in collaboration with Royal Canadian Legion Battleford Branch #9. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #70 in North Battleford organized the North Battleford banner project. Each banner features a local veteran who is being honoured. “With the 104 banners hanging Continued on page 2
Dignitaries gather at the veterans’ banners unveiling ceremony. | Photo by Angela Brown
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