Construction got off to a slow start in Moose Jaw this year.
Only four building permits were issued by city hall in January compared with eight last year.
Value of construction at $77,000 was down $263,000 from last January.
A $30,000 permit was issued to convert at two-storey house into a retail outlet at 425 Fairford Street West with a $40,000 permit issued to renovate a day care at 1089 Seventh Avenue Northwest.
No permits were issued for new houses in January this year or in 2021.
One demolition permit was issued.
