Operun lacing up for another year
Running to raise money for a historic building in Battleford is the goal of run coming up next month.
The second annual Operun goes through the streets and trails of Battleford at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2 to raise money to restore the Battleford Opera House, the top floor of the Town Hall building. The race will begin and end at the building and traverse past the historic buildings and fall scenery in the town.
Suzanne Reid, a member of the Historic Battleford Lions Club, said the run is fundraising for a piece of Battleford history.
“The Opera House was destroyed by a fire in 1965 and it’s a beautiful venue that can provide a lot of opportunity for our community in terms of tourism and hosting events. We’re really excited to be able to contribute to it,” she said.