Fort Saskatchewan mayor apologizes for cat killing comments [Video]

The mayor of Fort Saskatchewan apologized on Thursday for comments she made earlier this week about killing feral cats.

“I sincerely apologize for the remarks and any hurt they may have caused,” Mayor Gale Katchur said in a written statement. “As the City of Fort Saskatchewan’s mayor, I represent our community’s commitment to humane and thoughtful approaches to all issues, including animal management. I deeply regret that my comments fell short of this standard.”

“Moving forward, I will ensure that my comments and our approach to managing animal populations reflect our community’s dedication to humane and responsible practices.”