WEYBURN – Access Communications announced they are stepping up with a major sponsorship of the Weyburn Theatre Community Service Co-operative (WTCSC).
Access will be the showtime sponsor for two theatre screens and the projection room, for a total sponsorship of $150,000 over a number of years.
The WTCSC is a non-profit community group aiming to build a new two-theatre state-of-the-art theatre on the former location of the Soo Theatre in downtown Weyburn, to be known as the Credit Union Spark Cinema.
“We are very excited to be a part of the revitalization of a first-run movie theatre in Weyburn,” said Carmela Haines, president and CEO of Access.
“This initiative speaks to our value of being community-oriented, and this project will be a major boost to Weyburn, bringing the community together for movies and other special events,” she added.
Construction is expected to start in the spring or early summer of 2024 for an opening in 2025, with an estimated total cost of about $3.2 million.
The theatre will feature two screens with plush seating, concessions and offer first-run movies.
“Access truly embodies the cooperative spirit through their support of projects and organizations across Saskatchewan, and we are thrilled they have chosen to partner with us,” said Sean Purdue, treasurer for WTCSC.
“This sponsorship kicks off a very exciting year for the theatre cooperative, and we can’t wait to share what’s next with the community,” he added.
