Mundare Council Discusses Off Leash Dog Area

Mundare Council Discusses Off Leash Dog Area

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

Around two years ago an off leash dog area was being proposed in Mundare. At the time Councillor Jason Kowal was thinking of having the off leash area adjacent to the railway tracks.

He said nothing too formal had been planned, but did receive a donation of chain link fencing from Nutrien Ag. Solutions. While the donation was very much appreciated, nothing was done because the fencing was stolen from one of the town’s yards before they had a chance to use it.

Kowal said he’s seen first-hand people walking dogs off leash in areas such as the golf course, roads, and sidewalks in town and expressed some of his concerns at the March 16 town council meeting. “I wouldn’t somebody’s pet or somebody’s child to get injured relating to an off leash pet. We can look to educate the public, look to provide options/areas for residents to have their dogs, and perhaps look to have some enforcement in this area.”

He is planning to work with town council and residents of Mundare to see what areas might work for an off leash area, and he is encouraging residents to contact him or the town office to share their ideas.

“This last year, with Covid amongst other things, councils and residents are tasked with doing more with less. In the same breath, many people have been isolating one way or another and pets have brought more joy and companionship when our contact with people has been limited. I want to work towards a solution.” Council briefly discussed potential areas where an off leash area could be as well as getting more information on fencing and materials that will be brought back to council at a later date.