A 35-year-old woman, Brittany Barry, has been granted pre-approval for day parole after driving the wrong way on a divided highway and causing a fatal collision that resulted in the deaths of Laura Hannah, 53, and Jamie Hannah, 20. Barry, who was intoxicated at the time, also injured her own two children in the incident that occurred on October 19, 2024, near Dundurn, approximately 35 kilometers southeast of Saskatoon.
Currently serving a six-year prison sentence since March 14, 2025, Barry became eligible for parole after serving about a year and a half of her term. The Parole Board of Canada approved her application for release to a community-based residential facility, commonly known as a halfway house, when she becomes eligible for day parole.
Despite objections from the victims’ family members who deemed it premature for Barry to be released, the parole board considered her acknowledgment of guilt, personal growth efforts, and commitment to sobriety. Barry pledged to lead a sober life, avoid criminal behavior, and prioritize her children’s well-being.
During her sentence in minimum security, Barry maintained good behavior, leading the board to grant her “leave privileges” at the halfway house for family visits, church attendance, and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. The conditions of her day parole include abstaining from alcohol, avoiding bars, refraining from driving, and following treatment and counseling requirements. She is also prohibited from contacting the victims’ family, except for her own children, and must adhere to a seven-year driving ban as part of her sentence.
