Worker who died at potash mine in southern Saskatchewan identified as loving father
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Article contentESTERHAZY — A worker who died in an underground potash mine in Saskatchewan has been identified as a loving father and active union member.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentUnifor says Tyrone McLeod was a mine operator at the Mosaic Company’s K3 mine near Esterhazy. He died Monday in what the company called a fall of ground incident.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentThe 41-year-old was a valued member, Unifor’s president Lana Payne wrote in a message on the union’s website.Article content“Our union is deeply saddened by this tragic news,” Payne said. “We sincerely grieve this preventable loss and we extend our deepest sympathies and solidarity with his loved ones and Local 892 members.”Article contentArticle contentAn obituary for McLeod says he leaves behind a wife and two daughters.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentHe was born in Hudson Bay and later moved to Yorkton. He began working at the mine in 2014.Article content“Tyrone was an amazing father, loving husband and a wonderful brother. He will be missed dearly and forever remembered always in our hearts,” says the obituary.Article contentPayne said the province’s ministry of labour relations and workplace safety is investigating the death, and the union is seeking to be part of the process.Article content“Unifor will fight for justice for Tyrone and under no circumstances will we allow his death to be brushed aside,” Payne wrote.Article content“We stand ready to participate in the investigation into what transpired and to share our findings with the ministry to determine the extent of the employer’s culpability and what remedies are needed at the mine.”Article contentMosaic and Saskatchewan’s labour ministry did not immediately respond to a request for more details about what happened.Article contentMcLeod’s family is asking for donations to a trust fund for his daughters.Article contentThis report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 19, 2025.Article content— By Jeremy Simes in ReginaArticle contentTrending Posthaste: 2026 might prove perilous for Canadians who piled into variable mortgages this year, Desjardins warns News Opinion: The no-more-pipelines MOU FP Comment When sinking property values raise red flags for borrowers Mortgages Tax Court overturns CRA decision to deny bitcoin loss writeoff Taxes Mortgage rates move — but in the wrong direction Mortgage Rates Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Posthaste: 2026 might prove perilous for Canadians who piled into variable mortgages this year, Desjardins warns News Opinion: The no-more-pipelines MOU FP Comment When sinking property values raise red flags for borrowers Mortgages Tax Court overturns CRA decision to deny bitcoin loss writeoff Taxes Mortgage rates move — but in the wrong direction Mortgage Rates