
Decision looming on fate of crumbling downtown building in North Battleford
A demolish order for a century-old downtown building is headling to a vote at North Battleford city council Monday night, as the city cites safety concerns while the longtime property owner is calling for more time and support to redevelop the site.
The two-storey brick building at 1402 – 100th Street has sat largely vacant for years and was flagged by the fire department in September 2023 following multiple fires and signs of drug use inside. A follow-up report to council notes the structure remains unsecured and poses a public safety risk.
Despite receiving a remediation timeline from the owner earlier this year, administration says no significant progress has been made and recommends council proceed with demolition.
“This building has remained vacant for a number of years, during this period little to no maintenance has been done to remedy any conditions that are present,” said Lindsay Holm, the city’s director of protective services, in the report.