Town of Cardston removes controversial alleyway mural after hearing concerns [Video]

A mural that was installed to be a crime deterrent in Cardston, Alta., has been removed after evoking “strong negative emotions from members of the community,” according to the town’s mayor and council.

A now-deleted post on the town’s Facebook page featured the mural — a landscape overlooking rolling foothills approaching Chief Mountain and the silhouette of a person on a horse.

The mural lined an alleyway that police allege is a hot spot for illegal activity.

A statement from Cardston RCMP Sgt. Robert Wright said police officers have regularly visited the area in the last five years and made arrests for intoxication, drug use and “crime against persons.”

“During regular foot patrols of the area, it has been noted to have a large number of empty containers for liquor, mouthwash and hairspray,” Wright said. “RCMP and town employees have also cleaned up used needles, blood and human waste from the alleyway.”

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