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Some disagreed with the characterization of their neighbourhood, but agreed with others, again attacking North Central.

“It’s actually been a good area to live in (Eastview). A little run down in spots but isolated on all sides from foot traffic, so we don’t get the “walkers”. I know you’re thinking zombies, and you wouldn’t be far off! Drive to North Central for an example of one, before it gets nuked! said one Facebook comment.

Ward 10 Coun. Jerry Flegel — who represents an area of north Regina that includes the neighbourhoods of Lakeridge, Uplands and Argyle Park — said he believes the map represents the views of a very “minute” group of people and the characterizations are ridiculous.

“I’ve been around on council for a lot of years, and I have never heard anything like this brought up,” he said. “Somebody’s got to do their homework a little bit better.”

Flegel is concerned that the anonymity of the maker means they face no consequences or criticism over the map and added that whoever it is, is getting too much attention.

It was a sentiment echoed by Fougere who said giving the map any “air time” is unwarranted.

“We live in a great city. We have our challenges, yes we do, but we live in a wonderful city,” he said. “I really think it doesn’t warrant a comment.”

Yet the map and its judgments seem to have struck a chord with many on social media, some calling it “laughingly accurate” and others who thanked the maker for the “Great laugh!”

“Who ever f—ing did this is f—ing god,” wrote one man.

Giesbrecht worries about how these views, especially those of North Central, will impact the people who live in those challenged areas.

“It also can have an excluding effect on certain groups if they want to try to move forward from where they’re at,’ said Giesbrecht. “If they’re seeking employment, if they’re seeking services in other parts of the city, if they’re trying to engage in other activities throughout the city, they may come up against some very harmful perspectives and attitudes.”

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