Sask leads nation in wholesale trade, again

MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

Saskatchewan’s economy remains strong, with the value of wholesale trade increasing 48.3 per cent between January 2022 and January 2023. This is the second highest among the provinces.

The total value of wholesale trade in January 2023 was $4.9 billion.

“The province’s economy continues to lead the nation, and this week alone we have seen impressive numbers not only in wholesale trade, but also building construction and housing starts,” said Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison.

“It is obvious that Saskatchewan has what the world needs. Our government remains committed to enhancing that growth so it benefits everyone in the province.”

Saskatchewan has seen strong growth in many economic indicators. This past week, urban housing starts saw a 76.4 per cent increase from February 2022 to February 2023, the highest in Canada.

Investment in build - ing construction also rose 21.5 per cent from January 2022 to January 2023.

Statistics Canada’s recent labour force survey showed 9,400 new jobs created compared to February 2022, an increase of 1.6 per cent.

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WATSON: Phyllis Roseanna Watson passed away at Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre, Lloydminster, Alberta, March 10, 2023 at the age of 83 years.

Phyllis is survived by: her daughter: Bev (Bob) Orr and their children, Dustin (Alicia) and Ashlee (Marko): son, Brad Watson (Shannon Belyea) and his children, Dallas (Ali), Justin and Jordin: son, Craig (Jill) Watson and their children, Taylor (Parker), Leah (Jordan), Christine (Brett), Taryn (Jordon) and Mikayla; daughter, Val (Kevin) Bossert and their children, Skyler (Taylor) and Kelton; great grandchildren, Lylee, Drew, Kaitlyn, Jackson, Calvin, Benny, Ayvaa-Lynn, Letty, Harper, Brynlee and Willow; siblings, Bert, Bertie, Louis, Russ, Lucille, Cecille, Yvonne, Darlene and Derrill; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Phyllis is predeceased by: her loving partner, Kelly Shreenan; parents, Mabel and Phidime Goulet; and siblings, Len, Leon, Art, Ernie, Elmer, Elma, Lloyd and Robert. The Memorial Service for Phyllis was conducted from Maidstone Legion Hall, Maidstone, Saskatchewan on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM. If you were unable to attend, you may view the live streaming of the service on McCaw Funeral Service website under Phyllis' obituary. Donations in memory of Phyllis may be made to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 142Maidstone, SK.

We would like to thank everyone for the kind words, hugs, phone calls, texts, visits and donations in memory of mom. Thank you to Marko for reading the eulogy and to Dustin for representing the grandchildren as the urn bearer. To the staff at Dr. Cooke Extended Care for the compassion and the stories of mom. It was evident that you loved her and we couldn’t have asked for more. To Donald and the staff at McCaw’s, your professionalism and compassion are second to none. Thanks again.

Bev and Bob Brad and Shannon Craig and Jill Val and Kevin and families wife, Margaret Harder; children, Courtney (Andrew) Gauthier and Russell (Jessica) Harder; er, Liam Gauthier, Dominik Harder, Naethan Harder, Kaibree Harder and Kashton Harder; mother, Darlene Gulka; father, Elvin (Jean) Harder; and Carl is predeceased by: his step-father, Dennis Fennell; and parents-in-law, Victor and

(Brandon Davidson); great grandchildren, Eve, Reid, and Sara Henderson and Marley and Rory Nelson; son-in-law Jake (Chantel) Pilkey and her children, Ashlyn and Liam; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Bowman (Edwin Dyjur), Gail, Joan, Christine, Mary and Margie Fulton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gerald was predeceased by: daughter, Marla Pilkey; parents, Harry and Mary Fulton; parents-in-law, Harold and Effie Mathison; his 12 siblings and 6 siblings -in-law in Ontario; sister-in-law, Marge Wilcox and brother-in-law, Les Bowman.

No Service will be held at this Donations in memory of Carl may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart & Stroke Foundation. (Jerry) passed away at Edmonton, AB. on February 14, 2023 at the age of 87 years.

Jerry is survived by: his loving wife, Leona Fulton; his children, Barb (Kevin Nelson), Wayne (Colleen) Fulton, Wanda Erickson (Martin Code), and Sandra (Sheldon) Franklin; grandchildren, Jessica Nelson, Brian (Nicole) Nelson, Travis Nelson and Alisha Erickson

Funeral services were held in Dewberry, AB on February 21, 2023.

Memorial donations may be made to Dewberry First Responders or charity of choice.

CARD OF THANKS

We, the family of Gerald (Jerry) Fulton wish to thank everyone for their kindness and compas-

Carl is survived by: his loving sion at this sad time. Thank you sincerely for visits, cards, phone calls and food brought to the house, for flowers and memorial donations. Thank you to neighbors who set up chairs for the funeral, to the Mennonite choir, to Bruce and Lorelee Brock for the eulogy and to Kevin for the comforting service. Thank you to Greenlawn Goodwill Club for the lunch, and to McCaw Funeral Service for your compassion and care.