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Dog Park Committee seeks funds for fence

Members of the Weyburn Dog Park Committee held an official sod-turning ceremony and kick-off to their fundraising campaign at the site of the future off-leash dog park on May 29.The 2.
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Members of the Weyburn Dog Park Committee held a sod-turning ceremony on May 29 at the site of Weyburn's new off-leash dog park. Bill Allen's Chocolate Labrador, Kaaxan, dug at the site to officially launch the new park south of First Avenue on Aylmer Street.

Members of the Weyburn Dog Park Committee held an official sod-turning ceremony and kick-off to their fundraising campaign at the site of the future off-leash dog park on May 29.The 2.26-acre site south of First Avenue on Aylmer Street was donated by the City for the use of residents and their dogs. Now, the committee must raise funds to erect a fence around the site, which is estimated to cost about $25,000.The committee is selling homemade dog treats and raffle tickets for various dog-related goodies. Tickets can be purchased at Weyburn Cellular Plus. The committee is also seeking donations to go towards this community initiative.