Water restrictions taking a financial toll on the community
The oil spill has North Battleford businesses trimming down employee hours and in some cases shutting down completely.
Carwashes and laundromats were told to stop using water Friday, July 22. The request was made after the city issued a water conservation advisory following the Husky oil leak in the North Saskatchewan River.
Jay Bottomley, Owner of Betty Bubbles in North Battleford, is concerned about the financial toll it might take.
“Just because we close doesn’t mean the banks stop taking mortgages,” Bottomely said. “Right now I have six employees and no work for them. I’m losing $1,500 to $2,000 a day. Apparently there might be some compensation but how long will that take?”