Obituary: Former Contractor CEO Ralph Korte, 91, Leaves Legacy of Industry Firsts

When asked to define his legacy, Ralph Korte, founder of building construction contractor The Korte Co., said he grew the St, Louis-based company from humble beginnings into an industry giant that reported $552 million in revenue last year and 250 employees. Korte, who died at 91 on Aug. 26, served as CEO from the firm’s […]

City of Regina to pay $100,000 for repairs to Mosaic Stadium

After only three seasons of football, Mosaic Stadium needs some repairs. Jeff May, the manager of sport facilities and special events for the City of Regina, said Tuesday the city is seeking a contractor to replace the metal joint covers on the main concourse level that are beginning to show some wear and tear. He […]

Biomass Energy Made Easy: Pros, Cons & How It Works

What is biomass energy?  Biomass energy is a form of renewable energy derived from organic materials (biomass) like plants, wood, and animal waste. In simple terms, it’s energy from stuff that was recently living. This includes materials such as: Wood and forestry residues Agricultural crops and waste  Organic portions of garbage  Animal manure and sewage […]