Arsonist Causes $30,000 in Damages to Edmonton Ski Area

An idiot was on the loose at Sunridge Ski Area last Sunday night, destroying the ski area’s outdoor deck. CTV News Edmonton reports that Sunridge Ski Area staff arrived Monday morning to find their base lodge deck completely burnt. The fire caused an estimated $30,000 in damages to the Sunridge Ski Areas deck, which was built before the 2020-21 season to allow guests to hang outside in a safe manner. A man was caught on a security camera leaving the premises. Randi-Lee Hopkins, who is the Assistant Manager of Sunridge, said the following about the incident:

“It’s something that people loved here at Sunridge, so we’re definitely going to rebuild and make the most of this unfortunate situation. Our weddings aren’t until August. We’re hoping we’ll have a new deck up and working by then. And hopefully a non-flammable one.”

If you know anything about the arsonist, please contact Strathcona RCMP. Image Credits: CTV News Edmonton, Sunridge Ski Area

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