Investigators were on the scene of the Candle Lake Golf Resort fire on Tuesday, trying to confirm the cause of Monday’s fire, but a news release from the Resort Village says there is no timeline as to how long that will take and the damage estimate isn’t known yet. Mayor Colleen Lavoie confirms that the building with the restaurant, lounge, liquor store and offices are a total loss. About 60 per cent of the building was saved, but it is unclear at this point how much can be salvaged. Lavoie says, “The loss of this very important and beautiful resort that provided so much joy to so many people not only in our community, but from across the province, is devastating. ” She adds that the entire Resort Village feels for the owners, the employees and everyone affected by this loss.

Thirty-one emergency personnel responded to the fire, including 17 from Candle Lake Emergency Services. The rest were from both the Prince Albert and Garden River Fire Departments, and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency. Personnel from other agencies who attended include Sask Power, SaskEnergy and the Candle Lake Regional Special Constable Service. Numerous others supported by providing food, water and other items and services.

Lavoie says, ” We are so grateful to Fire Chief Jim Arnold, our local firefighters, and our neighbouring emergency services and agencies who worked hard to extinguish the fire, ensure the safety of the area, and provide support services. We are so fortunate to have such a well-trained, professional team of responders here in Candle Lake, and to have such caring neighbours who helped out in our time of need.”