patio season for restaurants and bars across Saskatchewan and Canada is usually only a handful of months.But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have faced their struggles, while the government imposed social distancing protocols such as tables being six feet apart and no more than six people being seated per table.Las Palapas Resort Grill, which has been in Saskatoon for 15 years, recently installed a new tent-like cover for their main patio use in cooler temperatures.Since their reopening in early June, the response and support from the community has been a welcomed sight as the restaurant had some uncertainty, leading to the discussion of how to extend their patio season.