Gopher Control Program

An overpopulation of gophers can be a nuisance, creating holes in public spaces or athletic fields that cause safety issues for humans and pets. The Government of Saskatchewan has declared gophers as pests, which requires the Town to control gophers on publicly owned property.

The Town is committed to responsibly controlling pests. Spring is the best time for application as the gophers emerge from their burrows in search of food.

The Town uses Rozol RTU, which is approved for use by Health Canada. Crews put small amounts of Rozol RTU deep down in gopher holes where it is consumed by the gopher. The application will be limited to ‘buffer zones’ or rough turf areas throughout the town along storm channels, and roadway and railway buffers.

Residents are encouraged to take precautions and avoid the areas noted below with recently applied product, particularly with children and pets. We urge the public to keep their dogs on a leash or avoid these posted areas entirely.

The 2025 Gopher Control Program started on May 6, 2025.
Product has been applied at locations throughout the Town, on Town property.

Locations with recently applied product:

• Hillside Park –  treated May 6, 2025
• Crescent Park –  treated May 6, 2025
• Willow Ridge Park – treated May 23, 2025
• School track park – treated May 23, 2025

Watch for yellow Advisory signs in recently treated locations.