About Us

North Battleford Downtown
Who We Are

The Business Improvement District of Downtown North Battleford was created in 2013 by local businesses passionate about spurring growth and development within their district.

The BID formally incorporated on May 30th 2013, is an organization born from the collective vision and commitment of the Downtown North Battleford merchants. The organization strives to support and advance the interests of all businesses situated within the boundary of the district,

The North Battleford Business Improvement District covers an area that includes all of 100th and 101st Street properties south of 14th Avenue, extends east to include 102nd street properties south of 13th Avenue and east to include the south end of 103rd Street, the properties at the corner of 103rd Street and Railway Avenue.

North Battleford historic photo
North Battleford town photo

Mission
Our ultimate mission is to champion the transformation of Downtown North Battleford through investment attraction, signature events and partnerships.

Vision
Our vision is to make Downtown the place to be; an active and inviting boutique shopping destination with a mix of retail, restaurants and events.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a bid?

A business improvement district (BID) is a defined area within which businesses are required to pay an additional tax (or levy) in order to fund projects within the district’s boundaries.

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How long has the North Battleford BID been in operation?

The BID formally incorporated on May 30, 2013.

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What area does the BID cover?

The North Battleford Business Improvement District covers an area that includes all of 100th and 101st Street properties south of 14th Avenue, extends east to include 102nd Street properties south of 13th Avenue and east to include the south end of 103rd Street, the properties at the corner of 103rd Street and Railway Avenue

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Who operated the NB BID?

The NB BID operates with a volunteer Board of Directors, an Executive Director and a seasonal clean team.

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What is the mission and vision of the North Battleford BID?

The mission of the North Battleford Business Improvement District is to champion the transformation of Downtown North Battleford through investment attraction, signature events and partnerships. Our vision is to make Downtown the place to be; active and inviting boutique shopping destination with a mix of retail, restaurants and events.

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What is the purpose of a BID?

A BID can offer many different things to the downtown businesses including but not limited to the following:-  develop and retain both new and existing businesses- Special events and festivals- Provide welcoming services for public spaces “ambassadors”- Beautification of the area/ streetscape- Cleaning services for the area (clean team)- Façade improvement funding- Encourage tourism- Marketing the BID area- Area branding and promotion

  • Advocate and lobby on behalf of downtown businesses
  • Plan and host activities and programs to attract, develop and retain both new and existing businesses
  • Provide welcoming services for public spaces “ambassadors”
  • Beautification of the area/ streetscape
  • Cleaning services for the area (clean team)
  • Façade improvement funding
  • Encourage tourism
  • Marketing the BID area
  • Area branding and promotion
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Who should I contact if I want to discuss the BID in detail?

You can contact Kori Humenny @306-481-6243 or email [email protected]

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Are there any other BIDs operating in Saskatchewan?

Yes.

  • Regina Downtown BID, Warehouse BID
  • Yorkton
  • Humbolt
  • Nipawin
  • Saskatoon Riversdale, Downtown, Broadway
  • Prince Albert
  • Shellbrook
  • Lloydminster