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Ottawa allows temporary use of gopher poison in Alberta, Saskatchewan
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (127+ words) Ottawa is temporarily allowing the return of the rodent poison strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan as those provinces grapple with gopher infestations. A statement from the federal ministers of health and agriculture says allowing its use will help farmers address…...
Annual gala highlights community support for Battleford Humane Society
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (436+ words) We really appreciate the support," said David Gubbe, president of the Battlefords Humane Society, during their annual Tails for Hope Gala." This is an opportunity for us to both increase our profile in the community as well as to secure…...
Beaver damage control program underway in RM of Garden River
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (553+ words) Beavers may be a patriotic symbol of Canada, but for rural municipalities they are also a problem. " The RM of Garden River is seeing an increased number of the rodents, so its taking steps now to keep the problem from…...
Officials confirm Maidstone moose ‘Elliott’ did not survive rescue attempt
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (171+ words) Town residents'spent the weekend documenting'the moose named Elliott's adventures; but worry quickly'rose as the calf showed increasing signs of weakness. Local conservation officers were called for assistance in relocating the moose.' On Monday, officers attempted to perform chemical immobilization and…...
Small-town idea sparks efforts to address feral cat overpopulation
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (501+ words) What began as a small group of concerned cat lovers in Radisson has grown into a province-wide effort to address feral cat overpopulation. The West Central Cat Care Program Foundation (WCCCPF), formerly known as the Community Cat Care Project, is…...
Not unusual for black bears to emerge from den during winter months: wildlife expert
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (195+ words) After watching a video circulating on social media of bear running on a froze lake in Northern Saskatchewan, a provincial wildlife specialist said while the situation isn't normal, it also isn't unusual. "It does happen from time to time," Matthew…...
Sask. vets urge dog owners to protect pets from parvovirus
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (865+ words) Veterinarians at the University of Saskatchewan are encouraging pet owners to protect their dogs from canine p... Veterinarians at the University of Saskatchewan are encouraging pet owners to protect their dogs from canine parvovirus. Parvovirus is a highly contagious and potentially…...