MOOSE JAW — The Wakamow Valley Authority is calling for accountability — and a little more respect — after park staff arrived at Connor Park on the morning of June 17 to find the pavilion trashed.
Photos shared by the Authority showed piles of litter, food containers, and bottles scattered across the public area, which crews had to clean up before the site could reopen. The Authority noted this was the worst case of littering and disrespect they’ve encountered so far this year.
As a result, the gates to Connor Park will now close at 8 p.m. daily in an effort to curb future overnight damage.
“The disrespect to the park and the employees who have to clean it up is not appreciated,” the Wakamow Valley Authority wrote in a statement.
Officials are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Wakamow.GM@sasktel.net or call 306-692-2717.
The Wakamow Valley Authority also extended its thanks to a group of Prairie South School students who voluntarily stepped in to help with the cleanup.
“Thank you to (the) Prairie South School students for taking the time to tidy up the area,” the statement read. “Sorry (to the general public) for any inconvenience.”
