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.
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
10 am |
| 8 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
WIND: WNW 26 KM/H
GUSTING TO 46 KM/H |
|
|
 |
11 am |
| 8 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: NW 26 KM/H
GUSTING TO 45 KM/H |
|
|
|
12 pm |
| 8 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: NW 25 KM/H
GUSTING TO 42 KM/H |
|
|
|
1 pm |
| 8 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: WNW 25 KM/H
GUSTING TO 54 KM/H |
|
|
|
2 pm |
| 8 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: WNW 31 KM/H
GUSTING TO 57 KM/H |
|
|
|
3 pm |
| 7 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: WNW 34 KM/H
GUSTING TO 57 KM/H |
|
|
|
4 pm |
| 7 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: WNW 33 KM/H
GUSTING TO 51 KM/H |
|
|
|
5 pm |
| 6 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: WNW 30 KM/H
GUSTING TO 46 KM/H |
|
|
|
|
TODAY |
HIGH OF 11 ℃
LOW OF 2 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
|
|
 |
SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 15 ℃
LOW OF 0 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
|
|
 |
SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 8 ℃
LOW OF 1 ℃ |
| RAIN AND SNOW |
|
|
|
MONDAY |
HIGH OF 3 ℃
LOW OF 1 ℃ |
| RAIN AND SNOW |
|
|
|
TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 10 ℃
LOW OF 1 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
|
|
|
WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 17 ℃
LOW OF 3 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
|
|
|
THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 19 ℃
LOW OF 8 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
|
|
|
FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 15 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
| MODERATE 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! |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
 |
 |
BLAKE SHELTON
SOME BEACH
10:46 AM |
|
 |
MADDIE AND TAE
FREE LIKE
10:42 AM |
|
 |
CAYLEE HAMMACK
MAMMAS
10:38 AM |
|
 |
JUSTIN MOORE
ON THE ROCKS
10:33 AM |
|
 |
CHRIS JANSON
THE REEL BASS PRO
10:29 AM |
|
 |
MADELINE MERLO
MIDDLE OF THE BED
10:26 AM |
|
 |
JASON BLAINE
BOY WITH A GUITAR
10:23 AM |
|
 |
GORD BAMFORD
WHEAT KINGS
10:19 AM |
|
 |
JAKE MATHEWS
IN OUR OWN BACKYARD
10:13 AM |
|
 |
SAM HUNT
KINFOLKS
10:10 AM |
|
 
 
 |
