Off-leash dog park, RV parking

Posted on: J A McRae

Shannon LeClair – Times Reporter

Residents who went to the open house on July 5 were hoping for an open forum, where they could sit, ask their questions, and finally get some answers. Instead it was more of an information session, with the mayor, other members of council and the administration offices there to help answer questions.  Many people came for both the dog park and RV parking topics, such as Josh and Shannon Winters.

“I’m here for both, I don’t want the dog park behind my house where it was originally proposed. I think they should abolish the RV thing all together,” said Josh. They don’t want to deal with the traffic issues and dog poop, and they are concerned about the safety of their children. Gary Abel, a Bylaw Officer, doesn’t have an opinion about either, but came more for the RV Bylaw because it directly affects him. He has been here since April and has just been doing his job by enforcing the bylaw.

David Dzuba and Deb Hodl were at the open house to discuss the dog park. Both want to see the dog park created, but one of their combined issues is they do not want to have to drive to walk their dogs, and want to see some of the green space around Strathmore put to better use.

For both items being discussed at the open house, there seemed to be a mix of opinions, and it will be interesting to see how things turnout.