AL Nite Long Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 [link]http://www.leaderpos...9939/story.html[/link] REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ attempt to show some Christmas spirit backfired after residents called 9-1-1 believing Mosaic Stadium was on fire. In the past couple of weeks, the Roughriders were showing a traditional Christmas scene of a yule log on fire often shown on television on the stadium’s electronic video boards. But after receiving four 9-1-1 calls, including two in the past two days, deputy fire chief Gerard Kay said it was time to tell the Roughriders on Thursday to change the channel. “If you catch it at the right angle and in a rush, you probably think ‘Gee, the thing is on fire,” said Kay. “People (are) insistent they can smell smoke, they can see flames — it’s bizarre.” “I hear it’s trending well on Twitter,” Kay added. The biggest concern with the image was safety in terms of sending resources in an emergency state to four false alarm calls on slippery city streets. “We want to minimize that as much as possible because it’s dangerous for pedestrians, traffic and even the firefighters themselves,” Kay said. The Roughriders are now showing a message on the screens thanking their sponsors and fans for their support. Ryan Pollock, manager of communications for the Roughriders, said on Thursday no one was available for comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jai604 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 LOL, are you kidding me, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbyte Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I tried to come up with a retort but .. yeah you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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butters Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Canucks fans shouldn't be calling other fan bases stupid until a few more years separate us form the riots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Canucks fans shouldn't be calling other fan bases stupid until a few more years separate us form the riots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Ed Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Must have been HD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vancanfan Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Real Sober Canucks fans did not participate in the riots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Canucks fans shouldn't be calling other fan bases stupid until a few more years separate us form the riots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Oh dear, I see a problem here. Someone is playing Alicia Keys music up loud with the windows open.... "9-1-1 police, fire or ambulance?" "FIRE!!!" "What seems to be the problem?" "A GIRL IS ON FIRE!!!...I HEAR HER....HURRY, QUICK!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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