The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many southern Alberta businesses to close their doors in recent weeks, but there are still a handful of Lethbridge businesses fighting to continue operating.
Locally-owned Chef Stella Diner and Catering had to close its dining room last week, but is hoping to continue catering and offering delivery options. “Small businesses — restaurants specifically – struggle as it is,” said owner Emanuela Stella on Monday.
Stella says they sold “family packs” when they saw demand increase for certain food items. “We saw the need for flour, milk, eggs,” she said, adding they sold those items in bulk. “I’ve laid everybody off,” Stella said.