By Josh Sigurdson
Apr 3, 2021 9:43 AM
In a meeting full of changes, Regina City Council decided to rename Dewdney Pool in the city’s North Central.
The renaming comes as part of the city’s review on the legacy left by Edgar Dewdney, who had a direct role in establishing and overseeing residential schools.
Mayor Sandra Masters says the renaming is an important step towards reconciliation, adding location was also a huge factor.
“Because it’s located in our Central district, and there are issues with Lord Dewdney, and that in terms of making a place welcome within their own community, where we have a higher Indigenous demographic, seems to be a reasonable name change,” said Masters.
REGINA Regina city council has decided to put remove the John A. Macdonald statue currently located in Victoria Park and put it in storage until a new location is found. Council voted 7-4 to approve the move on Wednesday. The move means the statue will be put in storage for a maximum of one year, and will be relocated to a location determined by council. Until that decision is made, city administration is expected to consult with the public about the best location for the statue and any signage that is needed near it. At the council meeting Wednesday, numerous delegates suggested the statue be put in a museum, moved behind the Legislative Building or moved to the RCMP Heritage Centre. It was also suggested the statue should have a plaque explaining the history of Macdonald, and his influence on confederation and Indigenous policies.