Food bank making the best of street construction situation
While the City of North Battleford said it was “business as usual” for the shops and services affected by the street construction on 101 St. in the downtown area, completion of the project cannot come soon enough for the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre.
The construction which began in June is part of the city’s Downtown Revitalization Action Plan and once completed will beautify the area between 11th and 12th Ave. with new lamp posts, sidewalks and park benches.
Food and Resource centre Executive Director Erin Katerynych said while it’s left her team with less space, the group is making it work.
“We’ve been handing out hampers through our back doors. It gets a bit cramped and it keeps our volunteers busy,” she said.