Weyburn's burgeoning economy contributed to increased sales and
activities at many of the city's businesses during the month of
October.
A survey of some city businesses has found increases that are
in many cases attributable to the increase in oilfield and housing
activities here.
At CAA Travel, manager Lorena Squires said October's figures were
up nearly 30 per cent over the same period a year ago, and up
from the preceding months as well.
"We certainly have had a very busy October. Last winter was
such a nasty winter and space got booked up fairly quickly, so
this year customers are booking up plans earlier than they used
to," she said.
The story was similar for B&D Meats, as owner/manager Dan
Zielke said October went really well for them.
"We're seeing an increase from last year, and we had a great
summer. We're seeing some different customers around, for sure,"
said Mr. Zielke.
The Academy of Learning has been taking more bookings in all of
their classes, said administrator Andria Vogel, noting there are
many new enrolments, up over September's numbers.
She said the majority of those enrolling are upgrading their employment
skills, while some are also interested in computer skills because
they have a machine at home.
Kentucky Fried Chicken manager Glenn Lucas said sales at his restaurant
were up in October a bit over last year's level, around four or
five per cent.
He added the outlet has had a banner year so far, in particular
in the first half of the year, with an expectation that November
and December will also do well.
Duce Electric has been kept hopping as a direct result of the
increase in oilfield activity in the Weyburn area, said owner/manager
Lyle Logel.
"It's picked up from last year at this time. The oil industry
is keeping us going. It picks up in the fall as people are trying
to get their work done before the winter," said Mr. Logel.
New house construction and renovation projects has kept the Fabric
Centre hopping, said owner/manager Ed Hawryluk, noting October's
sales were up by about 30 per cent compared to the same month
a year ago.
He added mostly every month this year has been up, on average
by about 10 per cent, and attributed most of that increase to
people doing renovations or building new homes in the Weyburn
area.
"Everyone's in the mood for doing things. Most of the upward
trend is with the economy. I know it's a very encouraging note
for us, as things seem to be rebounding," he said.
Business at Clark Electronic Sales has kept hopping as well, as
owner/manager Larry Clark said through this fall he's been running
about a month behind with all the satellite TV and programming
orders he has been receiving.
He noted this time of year is usually very busy with programming
orders, with about 70 per cent of his business right now involved
with that; plus, fall is the time when people start thinking about
watching television again and new customers may come on board.
Dairy Queen has been keeping busy on a steady level throughout
this year, said co-owner Brenda Bakken, saying October has been
as good or better than most years.
She attributed the increase to more people in town due to the
oilfield activities in the area, which helps bring in more business.
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