Sask. provincial auditor declines to investigate deadly carbon monoxide leak in Regina

The provincial auditor won’t conduct a separate investigation into the carbon monoxide leak that killed an 11-year-old in Regina. Sierra D’Souza Butts reports.

The Provincial Auditor of Saskatchewan will not be initiating or conducting a separate investigation into a deadly carbon monoxide leak that left one person dead at a Regina apartment building last month.

Eleven-year-old Henry Losco died following a carbon monoxide leak in his family’s apartment building, located on the 1800 block of Albert Street, on Dec. 19, 2025.

In a statement to CTV News on Tuesday, the provincial auditor confirmed it received a letter from NDP MLA Erika Ritchie who requested the Government of Saskatchewan conduct an investigation of its own, stating the “tragic loss was preventable.”

However, the organization stated it will not examine the matter.

“Our office did receive a letter from Erika Ritchie, which required careful review and consideration. We fully recognize the profound loss of Henry Losco for his family and community, and the seriousness of the concerns raised,” the statement read.

“Under The Provincial Auditor Act, our office has the independent authority to decide what work to undertake. At this time, we do not plan to initiate or conduct a separate or special investigation.”

The provincial auditor added it has not made a decision on potentially investigating the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) – a designated organization for licensing gas-fitters and power engineers and the permitting and inspection of gas and boiler installations, along with the commissioning of new boilers.

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“While we have not yet made a decision regarding a future audit of TSASK’s oversight and inspection practices, this remains an area of potential interest as we plan our future audit work,” the statement read.

In the meantime Henry’s father, Sergio Losco, said he has not received any updates in regards to the ongoing multi-agency investigation led by the Regina Fire and Protective Services (RFPS).

He added, his family is thankful for SaskEnergy’s efforts in spreading awareness on the importance of property owners having functionable carbon monoxide alarms.

“Today we heard an ad from SaskEnergy about the importance of installing carbon monoxide detectors on every floor. We want to thank SaskEnergy for trying to educate landlords about the devastating consequences of not having properly installed and functioning detectors and alarms,” Sergio said, in a statement to CTV News.

“My son died, and I was minutes away from death, yet none of the detectors in our unit and the entire fourth floor of the building sounded any alarm.”

In a statement to CTV News, NDP MLA Ritchie said she appreciates the provincial auditor’s consideration into the matter.

“From the letter, we understand these important matters will be considered as part of the Auditor’s ongoing work,” Ritchie stated.

“Our hearts again go out the Losco family and we maintain everything possible must be done to ensure such a tragedy like this never occurs again.”

On Dec. 31, the Government of Saskatchewan offered its condolences to Losco’s family and confirmed TSASK is also investigating the matter as part of RFPS’s investigation, which also includes SaskEnergy and the City of Regina Building Department.

On Tuesday, the Ministry of Government Relations told CTV News it would be “inappropriate” to speak to the ongoing investigation led by RFPS.

CTV News reached out to the fire department for an update, but did not hear back prior to publishing.

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