Investment and Business Friendly Environment
North Battleford’s relative size allows for a flexible municipal government that gets rid of the red tape for fast, friendly business development.
If you want answers to complicated development questions, the city development team has professionals in business development, planning, building and licensing. We know everything there is to know about getting the job done in North Battleford.
Whether it’s choosing the right location, insight on the local economy or municipal cost information, the city development team can help.
Available Affordable Land
North Battleford has an industrial park with over 600 acres of land, highway commercial property with significant traffic counts and downtown development opportunities -- all at a competitive price when compared to other cities in Saskatchewan.
There is plenty of real estate here to help you maximize your potential.
Access to a Great Transportation Network
North Battleford is located along major thoroughfares (Yellowhead Highway and the Canadian National rail line). This, along with our local regional airport infrastructure, will guarantee its growth and importance as a commercial and retail hub for the region that has access to provincial, national and international markets.
Get connected…..Get to North Battleford.
Accessible Workforce
The potential for North Battleford's labour pool rests, in part, with one of the fastest growing populations -- young Aboriginals. There is a concerted effort by all levels of government, local businesses and by First Nations organizations themselves to provide training and incentives to develop the skills and professional careers of Aboriginals.
North Battleford is also 3rd in the province (behind Saskatoon and Regina) for landed immigrant status. Our labour force will continue to be augmented as more and more immigrants establish tehmselves here thanks to the support from one another and our Immigration Resource Centre.
Why not have them to work for you? In North Battleford, we have the support and training you need through many educational opportunities.
Low Cost of Living
Whether you are looking to buy or rent in North Battleford, there are a wide variety of housing choices that range from urban to rural, condos to single family detached. all are offered at a full range of prices.
According to the Battlefords Real Estate Association, the average selling price of houses in North Battleford in 2010 was about $190,000.00 and the average 2 bedroom rental rates were $676/month. Due to these low housing costs, the cost of living in North Battleford is one of the lowest in the country.
Enjoy Recreation and Culture All Year Round
Residents frequently refer to the advantage of living within 20 minutes to recreational areas, including the numerous lakes and parks such as nearby Battlefords Provincial Park and Table Mountain Regional Park – two of the most popular outdoor destinations in all of Saskatchewan.
The active family will find a wide selection of opportunities to enjoy, and to develop your skills in sports and culture.
North Battleford vitality in this respect is exemplified by the sod-turning for a new multipurpose facility cluster. When completed, this $50 Million project will house a new Performing Arts Theatre, Soccer Centre, Curling Arena and Aquatic Centre.
In short, there’s lots to do and lots to see in North Battleford to provide residents with an enviable lifestyle.
