NORTH BATTLEFORD 鈥� While it is widely believed that everyone heads to the lake for the summer, or takes a summer road trip, residents should know there are summer fun opportunities in their own community.
In addition to indoor swimming options at Battleford Co-op Aquatic Centre, with times and schedules available on their website, https://www.cityofnb.ca/parks-recreation-culture/indoor-recreation-spaces/battlefords-co-op-aquatic-centre/, there is opportunity to stroll through THE Chapel Gallery or Allen Sapp Gallery or disc golf at Centennial Park.
Whether you鈥檙e a seasoned golf enthusiast or a newcomer to the links, check out the North Battleford Golf and Country Club and Rustic Nine golf courses.
Why not take in a summer movie in the air-conditioned comfort of Capitol Theatre or challenge your friends and family to bowl at Gutters Bowling Centre?
There are some great hiking trails at Finlayson Island as well as three outdoor spray parks for families.
In July and August, the city continues with summer day camps for kids.
There is also plenty of playoff ball action as the Beavers will be in NSRBL league playoffs beginning July 15 as well as exciting championship ball action that includes July 19-21,11UAA Tier 7 baseball provincial championships and 18UAA Tier 1 baseball provincial championships also 小蓝视频 hosted in the Battlefords.
On the softball side, July 12-14 the U19 Battlefords Bandits will host provincials with the winner advancing to Western Canadians in Irma, Alta. Aug. 8-11. Aug. 2-5 weekend, both U15A girls鈥� and U15A boys鈥� Western Canadian Softball championships will take place in the Battlefords.
Why not check out events or just anything the North Battleford Public Library has to offer? This month is the new Lecture Theatre grand celebration July 25 with supper starting from 1 to 5:30 p.m. and an Indigenous dance performance at 6 p.m. There is a free concert July 27 featuring Eric Paetku that includes a kids鈥� show, barbecue and adult show.
July 16, you can join a free class for making clay tiles with Bonnie Gilmour located at River Valley Centre but pre-registration is necessary. That same evening, you can try a watercolour paint night at the Don Ross Centre craft room. There is a small fee and pre-registration is required.
The Battlefords Ag Society is hosting the annual demolition derby at the fairgrounds July 20.
July 26 and 27, another art class is offered featuring painting along the riverbank with Grant McConnell. It is a free opportunity, although participants must provide their own art supplies and pre-registration is necessary.
Have you visited the Western Development Museum lately? In addition to all the history on display, there are a number of events and activities over the summer including the always popular History in Motion Aug. 17-18. The WDM website is the best place to keep up to date on all the latest news and upcoming events and activities.
Always highly anticipated is the North Battleford Territorial Days, hosted by the Battlefords Ag Society, Aug. 14-16.
You can check out the City of North Battleford events guide on their website for any and all updates on programming. As well many of these venues have social media pages or websites that will provide more information on these events and activities. Check out all that your home community has to offer this summer.
