SHARE ON: |
| |
| |
 |
 |
|
|
The Moosehead Inn in Kenosee Lake, Sask. was completely destroyed by a fire on Friday night.
Owner Dale Orsted told CTV News that the blaze broke out around 11:30 p.m., but the cause has not yet been confirmed.
The 50-year-old business was a well known meeting spot in southeastern Saskatchewan.
“I feel bad for my family – that’s their livelihood – my workers and all the smiling people that come and dance and have so much fun,” Orsted said.
Originally built in 1961 – the inn was known for its ghost stories, dancing and famous Moosehead pizza. The main floor was a steakhouse restaurant, while the second floor included a night club and cabaret.
“It was a never ending party you know, and a lot of good memories. Sad to see it go. It was a big thing for Kenosee,” Orsted said.
The business struggled to stay afloat throughout the year due to pressures created by the pandemic. It reopened its doors three months ago.
With no income coming in during the pandemic, Orsted said he was forced to make the tough decision not to repurchase insurance for the inn.
“I talked to an insurance company on Tuesday and I said ‘all I want is fire insurance and don’t worry about the add-ons,’ but [I] took the gamble and I lost,” Orsted said.
Orsted said he will clean up the property with the intention to sell it. He said he does not have plans to rebuild.
Crews were able to get the fire completely put out around 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Kenosee Lake is approximately 200 kilometres south east of Regina.
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
4 am |
| 10 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: SSE 19 KM/H
GUSTING TO 44 KM/H |
|
|
 |
5 am |
| 9 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: SE 17 KM/H
GUSTING TO 36 KM/H |
|
|
 |
6 am |
| 9 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: SSE 16 KM/H
GUSTING TO 29 KM/H |
|
|
 |
7 am |
| 10 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
WIND: SSE 16 KM/H
GUSTING TO 26 KM/H |
|
 |
 |
8 am |
| 14 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: SSE 16 KM/H
GUSTING TO 25 KM/H |
|
|
 |
9 am |
| 20 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: S 17 KM/H
GUSTING TO 24 KM/H |
|
|
 |
10 am |
| 22 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: S 16 KM/H
GUSTING TO 23 KM/H |
|
|
 |
11 am |
| 24 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: SSW 16 KM/H
GUSTING TO 21 KM/H |
|
 |
 |
 |
TODAY |
HIGH OF 29 ℃
LOW OF 9 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
|
|
 |
MONDAY |
HIGH OF 28 ℃
LOW OF 13 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
|
|
 |
TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 30 ℃
LOW OF 16 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
|
|
 |
WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 31 ℃
LOW OF 18 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
|
 |
 |
THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 32 ℃
LOW OF 19 ℃ |
| HEAVY INTENSITY RAIN |
|
|
 |
FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 31 ℃
LOW OF 18 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
|
|
 |
SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 24 ℃
LOW OF 19 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
|
|
 |
SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 29 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
| Canadian Tire Spring Sale - Save Up to 35%! |
| |
| Refresh your home and outdoor spaces this spring with up to 35% off tools, patio furniture, gardening supplies, and more. |
| |
| Spring savings end soon - shop Canadian Tire today! |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
 |
 |
HUNTER HAYES THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY 04:25 AM |
 |
 |
JAKE BANFIELD WHAT WE STARTED 04:23 AM |
 |
 |
WALKER HAYES GUYS LIKE ME 04:20 AM |
 |
 |
AARON GOODVIN MISS ME YET 04:13 AM |
 |
 |
BLACKJACK BILLY GOT A FEELING 04:10 AM |
 |
 |
ALEX RUNIONS IF I WON THE LOTTO 04:07 AM |
 |
 |
LILY ROSE TWO FLOWERS 04:03 AM |
 |
 |
JESS MOSKALUKE GO GET ER 04:00 AM |
 |
 |
COLBIE CAILLAT IF YOU LOVE ME LET ME GO 03:56 AM |
 |
 |
PRISCILLA BLOCK HELL OUT OF A HOMETOWN 03:53 AM |
 |

 |