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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.
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5 pm |
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WIND: ESE 31 KM/H
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6 pm |
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| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 33 KM/H
GUSTING TO 52 KM/H |
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WIND: E 35 KM/H
GUSTING TO 55 KM/H |
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8 pm |
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WIND: E 37 KM/H
GUSTING TO 62 KM/H |
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9 pm |
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WIND: E 39 KM/H
GUSTING TO 68 KM/H |
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10 pm |
| 11 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: E 37 KM/H
GUSTING TO 69 KM/H |
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11 pm |
| 8 ℃ |
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WIND: E 36 KM/H
GUSTING TO 69 KM/H |
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12 am |
| 6 ℃ |
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WIND: ENE 31 KM/H
GUSTING TO 60 KM/H |
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PRISCILLA BLOCK
BRING ME DOWNTOWN
05:40 PM |
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MIRANDA LAMBERT
RUN
05:37 PM |
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JASON BLAINE
BOY MAMA
05:34 PM |
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KELSEA BALLERINI
DEEP
05:31 PM |
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CODY HIBBARD
BAD TRIP
05:28 PM |
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LARRY FLEET
TAKING THE LONG WAY
05:25 PM |
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BLAKE SHELTON
DONT MISSISSIPPI
05:21 PM |
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OLD DOMINION
LOOKIN FOR LOVE
05:18 PM |
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JASON ALDEAN
COUNTRY BOYS WORLD
05:14 PM |
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JUSTIN MOORE
REDNECK LOVE
05:11 PM |
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