Non-residential construction numbers in Saskatchewan were up by 30.9% for the first three months of 2009, according to Statistics Canada.

     Saskatchewan had the third-highest percentage increase among the provinces, and more than 20 times the Canadian average of 1.3%.

     Business Development Director for the City, Marty Salberg says non-residential construction in Swift Current has been down so far this year compared to previous years.  Salberg adds, as the constuction season progresses, we could see more non-residential construction in the city.