Killarney-Turtle Mountain Mayor Rick Pauls hopes to see more construction in 2017.

Pauls feels 2016 was a slow year for both commercial and residential projects. “We didn't have a real busy year. There was some activity but I hope the community has more work in 2017.”

Pauls added there is talk of some commercial projects and possibly seven to ten new homes. “I think that number might be a bit high but we will see what happens in 2017.”

As for commercial work Pauls says some building along the east side of main street will be coming down shortly and that could be followed by some commercial projects in the future.