Carl Lamoureux Obituary, Death – The family of 38-year-old Carl Lamoureux has confirmed that he was the worker who tragically died in a crane collapse at a Saskatoon construction site on July 5. The incident took place around 9:40 a.m. at an apartment development on Webster Street in the Forest Grove neighborhood. Due to the ongoing investigation, the family has chosen not to comment further at this time.
The crane was being set up on the south side of the building when it collapsed, according to a statement from Saskatoon police. In addition to Lamoureux’s death, a second man, aged 37, was injured in the incident and transported to the hospital. His current condition has not been disclosed.
Carl Lamoureux came from a family with deep roots in Alberta history. His lineage traces back to the original Lamoureux brothers who settled in the area and operated the ferry service connecting Fort Saskatchewan with Edmonton. His obituary paints a picture of a man with a passion for the outdoors and a strong work ethic, traits that were passed down through generations.
As a child, Carl spent countless summer days at Buffalo Lake, engaging in various water sports like sailing, swimming, water skiing, and kayaking. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing around Fort Saskatchewan and Lamoureux, often contributing geese to traditional family Christmas dishes or stocking his freezer with wild game. Fishing was one of his favorite pastimes—especially in rivers where he could be found donning hip waders in pursuit of large sturgeon or other prize catches.
The main contractor on the construction site was Wright Construction. Its president, Chris Doka, confirmed the company’s involvement in the project, though he clarified that Lamoureux and the injured man were not Wright Construction employees. Nonetheless, Doka emphasized the company’s commitment to safety and expressed that they are cooperating fully with authorities to uncover what caused the collapse.
The province’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) branch has launched an investigation into the incident. A spokesperson for OHS, Kate Crowley, said that while the findings are essential for internal review, they are not typically made public unless a legal prosecution results. In such cases, the ministry issues news releases for incidents involving serious injuries or fatalities. A summary report becomes available only if a successful prosecution occurs.
Crowley also noted that OHS does not maintain specific data on crane collapse incidents over the past decade, as incidents are not classified in that manner.
As investigations continue, friends, family, and the construction community mourn the loss of Carl Lamoureux—a man remembered for his vibrant personality, love of nature, and dedication to his work. His sudden death has raised serious questions about site safety and crane operations, issues that authorities will now scrutinize to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
