'Now we're being broken apart': Some Lake Louise Ski Resort staff laid off after fire
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It's another devastating blow for people who work at Lake Louise Ski Resort.
It's another devastating blow for people who work at Lake Louise Ski Resort.
First, a fire ravaged their accommodations.
Then, on July 24, 10 hospitality staff were given notice and a day later, 12 people were let go.
"We've looked at every option and the simple fact is that we have a deficit when it comes to housing. We've explored everything we could, took our time doing it," said Dave Schebek, Lake Louise Ski Resort general manager.
"(With) the displacement and the fire and where we sit today, you know, 95 per cent of our team is still here and still employed, so we're proud of that but we do recognize that unfortunately, it boils down to immediate number of beds just aren't out there."
On July 3, a fire was set in one of the third-floor units of the Charleston Residence in the Lake Louise townsite that served as staff accommodations.
Most residents lost all of their belongings.
