Woman who killed 2 in drunk driving crash in Saskatoon approved for day parole

A woman from Saskatoon who was involved in a fatal drunk driving incident has been granted pre-approval for day parole. Brittany Barry, aged 35, pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death following a crash that occurred on October 19, 2024. Both victims were killed and Barry's own children were injured in the collision. The Parole Board of Canada approved her request for day parole on August 11, 2025, despite concerns from the victims' friends and family.

Barry had previously been convicted of the crime and served around 18 months of her six-year sentence. She is now eligible for full parole after serving a third of her sentence. However, she applied for day parole six months before that. If granted, she will be released to a halfway house for a period of six months. The parole board recognized that Barry took responsibility for her actions and committed herself to personal growth and development.

She expressed her intent to live a life of sobriety and vowed never to engage in criminal behavior again.

During her day parole, Barry will be barred from consuming alcohol or visiting bars. She will also be prohibited from having any contact with the victims' families, aside from her own children. Barry must adhere to treatment and counseling as directed by the parole board. She will be permitted to visit her family, attend church, and participate in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings during her halfway house stay.

The mode of transportation for her unescorted absences will be determined later, as Barry is currently under a seven-year driving suspension.