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New support for Winter Games in North Battleford

Jul 28, 2017 | 5:00 PM

The Saskatchewan 2018 Winter Games received a big show of support on July 27 when Pattison Agriculture Ltd. stepped up to donate $40,000 to help with the event taking place in North Battleford next February.

A total of 1,800 young athletes in the province will participate in 17 different sporting events as part of the games, which runs from February 18 to 25.Pattison Agriculture Ltd. will be recognized as a Diamond Sponsor for the Games.

“I think it will go a long way to help the youth showcase [their skills] for Saskatchewan,” Jason Russell with Pattison Agriculture Ltd. said.

The company will be sponsoring the male curling event to be held at the Northland Power Curling Centre.