Theatre complex to occupy downtown space
A new movie theatre capable of drawing hundreds of people each night has been confirmed for a vacant lot downtown.
The city of North Battleford announced Tuesday, July 11 that Magic Lantern Theatres (M.L.T.) has purchased the parcel of land across Railway Ave. from the courthouse. BattlefordsNOW first reported last week that the lot had been sold for a commercial development.
Bob Evans, director of development for the Edmonton-based company, said there are plans to build a five-screen movie theatre with the latest in sound, seating, and digital projection.
“It’ll be anything you see in Saskatoon, Calgary, or Edmonton, it’ll be right here in North Battleford,” Evans said. He added that 3D is being considered, and would be simple to add. He expects it to be open within a year, adding that construction would take nine to 10 months depending on the weather.