Just because the road’s closed doesn’t mean businesses are.
A sign above the Capitol Theatre informs onlookers that 100th Street businesses – Mango Chef, Moon’s Kitchen, Kerr’s Cleaners, Milbanke Flowers, Phill Asian Food Store and B & D Meats – are still open, despite the roadwork on one of the city’s busiest streets.
One of North Battleford’s most famous landmarks, the Beaver bar, is open too.
“Having been through it on 101st Street last year, we know how difficult it is to get to businesses,” Tom Hutchinson of Magic Lantern Theatres told the News-Optimist.
“We just put that [sign] there to let people know that the businesses are still alive and kicking and it is possible to get there although you have to use back doors and alleys.”
Mango Chef Asian Fusion Restaurant owner Sherry Kong thanked the Capitol Theatre for the act.
Glen Libbey of Milbanke Flowers also thanked the Capitol Theatre, saying the sign offers good visibility.
“We appreciate working together as merchants,” Libbey said.
Good on them, Big Dan of B & D Meats said, adding he is elated.
“People stepping up to the plate like that, that’s awesome.”
Scott Foster at Kerr’s Cleaners agreed.
“I’m impressed with the Capitol for their community-mindedness. It’s something they didn’t have to do, but it shows the business community is willing to support one another,” said Foster.
Foster also had good things to say about the workforce on 100th Street.
“They are getting things done and seem to be on track.”
He added the City of North Battleford staff have been helpful and have done their best to accommodate businesses’ needs during the inconvenience of construction.
