Building permits are still down to begin the 2016 year in North Battleford.
In February there were seven permits issued for $814,500, compared to six permits for $4,887,000 for the same month last year.
That brings the total to 11 permits for $1,049,500 for the year to date, compared to 11 permits for $5,493,500.
The numbers were presented to the city’s Planning Committee meeting on Monday.
Mayor Ian Hamilton observed at the meeting that the difference in numbers was mainly because there was a permit for an apartment building last year for $4 million. Other than that, numbers were comparable.
City manager Jim Puffalt said numbers were up in February compared to January, and more was still to come.
“Things are heading in the right direction,” he said.
In other news from the planning committee meeting on Monday evening at City Hall:
The city’s Leisure Services director Bill Samborski presented his monthly report to council and strong attendance numbers continue to be reported for facilities in the city. In total 54,166 people visited or participated in a leisure facility during the month of February, compared to 37,467 in February of last year. A total of 15,035 people visited the Aquatic Centre and 12,472 visited NationsWEST Field House during the month.
Also discussed was the wrapup of the Walking with our Sisters exhibit that ended in February at the Chapel Gallery. Samborski spoke of ways it could be carried forward into the future. Various discussions surrounded “how do we create a legacy or carry forward the momentum,” Samborski said.
