One-hundred years ago, North Battleford became Saskatchewan’s fifth city.
Back in 1913, city officials had high hopes for the young city that kept surpassing expectations. “You know I feel quite a kind to our founding fathers because back in 1913 I’m sure that what they saw was promise and prosperity for North Battleford,” said the city’s current mayor, Ian Hamilton. “I share that same vision.”
Volunteers have spent the last year planning Wednesday’s celebrations, which include opening up a 25-year-old time capsule. For some, the capsule is about more than the town’s history. “I’m just so excited that we are going to open this today and I’ll have that association with my dad,” said Tammy Donahue-Buziak, the chair of the centennial.
Donahue-Buziak’s father died in 1990. “It’s a pretty important day for me,” she said.
Her father was part of the city’s 75th birthday celebration, and left something special inside for his two daughters.
The centennial celebrations will wrap up Wednesday night with a gala featuring special guests such as the lieutenant governor, and executives from the CN, a company that helped found the city
