That gopher problem is worse than you think, eh?
Okay, so you know how sometimes it feels like Regina has more gophers than people? Well, turns out it's not just a feeling anymore. The City of Regina is actually boosting its pest control program because those little furry critters are having a population boom, and not the good kind. They’re saying the gopher numbers went up last year, and they figure it’s only going to get worse this year if they don't do something about it. Oh for sure.
### Why This Matters for Us
This isn't just about a few extra gophers hanging out on the Legislature grounds, though you see them there all the time, bobbing their heads. We’re talking about actual infrastructure issues. Think about:
* **Parks and Green Spaces:** Our beautiful Wascana Lake pathways, the parks in the Cathedral District where families picnic – gopher holes are a tripping hazard, and they mess up the landscaping. * **Residential Yards:** Nobody wants their backyard looking like a lunar landscape. It’s a battle, eh, trying to keep them out of your petunias. * **City Infrastructure:** Those tunnels can actually undermine sidewalks and roads, causing bigger headaches and bigger repair bills for the city later on.
This is Regina — yeah, we know what it sounds like, and we've heard your joke. Now sit down and listen. It’s a pretty honest problem, really. We don't pretend they're not here, and we're not shy about tackling it head-on. It reminds you that sometimes, the most Regina news is about the things we deal with every day, right outside our doors, whether it's the constant wind or a gopher invasion.
Darlene Chicken-Lawson, MiTL Sports Desk, Regina.
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