After feedback from residents in the Queen City, Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski confirmed on social media that he is listening to residents’ concerns on the city’s appearance with green spaces, flowers, parks and public spaces. In December’s budget, the city cut part of the park maintenance budget, reclassifying certain parks and adjusting them to their maintenance levels. In a video posted to social media on Tuesday, Bachynski said this year’s budget was one of the most difficult the City of Regina has ever faced, noting that council had taken on significant financial pressures. He went on to say that it was their responsibility to maintain balance between essential services while being mindful of financial pressures on residents. “The intention was to find a more sustainable way to manage our resources and protect core and critical services. We knew there would be impacts, and in some areas, we wanted to see how this approach would work in practice,” he said. In a statement to CTV News on Wednesday, the City of Regina says they have received almost 1,000 more calls and emails from residents this year compared to last year. The calls were from residents concerned with “park maintenance issues such as long grass, weeds and other issues.” As of July 24, 2025, they received 3,635 calls, while in 2026, a total of 4,616 have been received. In his video, Bachynski said Regina residents have made it known that “beautification matters.” “People take pride in Regina’s parks, green spaces, flowerbeds and neighborhoods. They have expectations for the level of service that they want to see, and it’s important that we listen to that feedback.” Bachynski said that the City of Regina will be addressing the changes in their upcoming budget discussions. On Wednesday, the City of Regina shared a Facebook post regarding the reduced budget.
