Building permits continue to be strong in the city of North Battleford thanks to vibrant commercial and industrial activity.
A total of 14 permits were issued in August 2014 for $8,336,000 compared to 16 for only $590,000 for the same month a year earlier.
Leading the way was one permit for $3,675,000 in the industrial alteration category, three permits for $1,270,000 in the commercial alterations category and two permits for $2,658,000 in the row housing category.
Two new dwelling permits were issued as well for $528,000 and the remaining permits included three new garages, one new industrial, one demolition and one sign.
For the year through August 75 permits have been issued for $39,161,300. That compares to 77 permits for $10,754,400 for the same period a year earlier.
The numbers for August were submitted by Building Inspector Jerry Wintonyk and reviewed at the city's monthly municipal services meeting.
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