Former RCMP building gets green light for eight apartments in North Battleford

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“I think it’s kind of well noted that we don’t have enough rental property in the community,” Hawtin said following the meeting.

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“We continue to hear about potential development in the area. That development will bring more people who require places to live.” 

Plans submitted to the City of North Battleford show the proposed layout of four apartment units in the basement of a mixed-use building at 1962 100 Street. (Image Credit: Active Engineers)

Plans submitted to the City of North Battleford show the proposed layout of four apartment units on the second floor of a mixed-use building at 1962 100 Street. (Image Credit: Active Engineers)

Hawtin said the plans call for two-bedroom apartments and welcomed the prospect of renovated accommodations becoming available. 

“I think the entire community is very pleased to see a building that hasn’t been in production for decades being renovated and hopefully put to good use,” she said. 

Candace Toma, the city’s public and intergovernmental relations coordinator, said the mixed-use redevelopment is particularly significant because it sits along a key commercial corridor.

“So having that development and having it go from being an eyesore to something that looks quite attractive along our key commercial corridor is going to be really, really important as we move toward continuing to build economic development in the community,” Toma said. 

Council also approved an application allowing SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp. to relocate its existing metal recycling operation to 10040 Marquis Ave.

Council was told the lease at SECURE’s current location has been terminated and the company is looking for another site. It has a sales agreement for the Marquis Avenue property, with the development approval sought as part of its due diligence. 

The approval came despite an objection received from a neighbouring property owner Monday. According to administration’s summary of the correspondence, the property owner questioned the need for two metal recyclers and raised concerns about the appearance of the industrial park. 

Hawtin said administration had not raised concerns about SECURE’s operation and described the industrial park as an appropriate location for the business.

“We haven’t heard any concerns from administration about the operation of this business, so I think the industrial park is well suited for this type of industry,” Hawtin said. “That’s probably the right place for it.” 

Council also questioned how environmental safeguards at the new property would be implemented. Administration said SECURE will be required to provide detailed designs for a bioswale and site grading, with the city overseeing the work and monitoring it. The bioswale is intended to help keep contaminants and sediment out of municipal ditches. 

Council approved the facility with conditions requiring appropriate screening fencing and the installation and maintenance of on-site runoff-quality improvement infrastructure. The development permit will expire if work does not begin by Aug. 17, 2027. 

The apartment development is also subject to an Aug. 17, 2027 deadline to begin development. 

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Kenneth.Cheung@pattisonmedia.com