ESTEVAN - A southeast Saskatchewan business has stepped forward with support for a woman in Oxbow who died last week.
S&C Detailing announced in a post on its Facebook page that it would donate 50 per cent of proceeds from its quick or full vehicle cleans, from April 29-May 4, to the family of Briana Hayes. The offer includes gift cards purchased during this time.
The money will be put towards anything they need during this time.
The company noted it has been in contact with a good friend of hers who has contacted the family to approve this fundraiser.
"I would love to work on as many as I can, rain or shine, to fundraise the most I can for her family," said Chelsea Reykdal, who owns the business with her fiancé Sawyer Conrad.
The post noted that Hayes was a big supporter of the business in its early years, when Reykdal was just starting out. Hayes would often tag her on Facebook when Hayes saw people looking for detailing work.
"I wish I could tell her how appreciative I was for that, and that’s how I knew her - a kind soul that would do something as simple as tagging my name," said Reykdal.
It is because of people like Hayes that the business grew, Reykdal said.
Hayes, a 28-year-old woman from Oxbow, was located dead in a field in the RM of Moose Mountain on April 25.
Taylor Japp, 24, from Oxbow is charged with second-degree murder. He is scheduled to appear in Regina Provincial Court on April 29.
Tyler Shaw from Gainsborough has been arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder. Shaw appeared in Regina Provincial Court on April 26 and is scheduled for court in Estevan on May 9.
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continues to investigate. They ask anyone with information about Hayes' death, or who interacted with her from April 22-24, to report it by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
