Magic Lantern planning on further downtown revitalization
While Magic Lantern Theatres is still in the process of planning its new five-screen theatre, the company’s plans for downtown in general are ramping up with the demolition of an older building on Tuesday.
The now demolished building and vacant lot, which is located beside the BMO on 101st St., is owned by the company.
Tom Hutchinson, president of Magic Lantern Theatres said the company has bought up a few lots on the 1100 block of 101st St. and has started renovating them to help make downtown North Battleford more attractive for when the new five-screen theatre opens.
“In the minds of some people, particularly those who live in the suburban areas, downtown is a bad place. We knew for them to feel comfortable coming downtown at night we were going to have to make sure downtown was a little cheerier than it had been.”