OLDPUG in the News
OLDPUG works to make sure Regina’s dog park users have a voice in conversations about maintenance, planning, safety and the future of off-leash spaces.
These stories document some of that work — from City Hall advocacy to public conversations about the parks people use every day.
Latest Coverage
Recent media coverage featuring OLDPUG advocacy and representation.
Featured Story
As concerns grew about reduced maintenance in Regina’s off-leash parks, OLDPUG Co-Chair Zoe Schneider helped bring the experience of park users into the public conversation.
More Than Meetings
OLDPUG’s work is not limited to Council meetings, Facebook posts or conversations at the park. Representatives have appeared before Regina City Council, spoken with local media and advocated publicly for better off-leash spaces.
Sometimes that means supporting a new park. Sometimes it means raising concerns about an existing one. The common thread is making sure dog park users are represented.
Media Archive
Earlier stories show how long OLDPUG has been part of Regina’s conversation about off-leash space.
Connie Buchan attended Regina City Council as an OLDPUG delegate in support of additional off-leash spaces, including plans involving A.E. Wilson Park, Horizon Station and a seasonal area at Litzenberger Park.
OLDPUG Chair Connie Buchan spoke publicly as City Council considered funding for additional fenced off-leash parks. She highlighted overcrowding, turf wear and the need to give dog owners more appropriate choices across the city.
When the future of the former Regent Par 3 site was being decided, OLDPUG Chair Connie Buchan advocated for off-leash space as part of a recreation-focused future for the land.
The Through-Line
Earlier coverage often features OLDPUG founder Connie Buchan advocating for additional fenced off-leash spaces and a greater range of park options.
Today, a broader leadership team continues that work. The names at the microphone may change. The job of representing Regina’s dog park users does not.
From Advocacy to Infrastructure
Historical coverage around the former Regent Par 3 site records OLDPUG advocating for an off-leash component while the future of the land was still being decided.
Later coverage documents additional off-leash areas being approved by City Council.
About This Archive
This archive is not intended to be a complete record of every OLDPUG mention. New coverage will be added as it becomes available.
Older stories may refer to park counts, proposed locations, organizational titles or City plans that have since changed. They are included here because they document the advocacy and public conversation at that point in time.
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