Photo courtesy Tanya Harris.
The “Dog River” elevator in Rouleau has been destroyed by fire.
Early beliefs are the blaze was caused by an electrical failure.
The fire started early Friday morning.
Part-Owner Nathan Beam said he learned of the fire around 2:00 a.m.
Rouleau is about 50 kilometres south of Regina.
The community was made famous by the TV show Corner Gas.
We are deeply sorry to hear the news of the loss of the grain elevator in Rouleau, Saskatchewan. On behalf of the entire #CornerGas crew and community we send our love to the town. May the majestic ‘Dog River’ grain elevator live on, and on, and on! pic.twitter.com/nroeBqRmHe
— Corner Gas (@CornerGas) November 5, 2021
Beam said the elevator was built in the 1970’s. and was operation throughout the 80’s, recently it was being used for storage.
We are deeply sorry to hear the news of the loss of the grain elevator in Rouleau, Saskatchewan. On behalf of the entire #CornerGas crew and community we send our love to the town. May the majestic ‘Dog River’ grain elevator live on, and on, and on! pic.twitter.com/nroeBqRmHe
— Corner Gas (@CornerGas) November 5, 2021
