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May 30, 2026

Richardson’s Ground Squirrels

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Strychnine use expanded in Saskatchewan in fight against gophers

Tim Parent April 11, 2026

Saskatchewan is expanding access to liquid strychnine for producers dealing with Richardson's ground squirrels, covering more…

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Producers welcome emergency approval of strychnine for ground squirrel control

Tim Parent April 6, 2026

Agricultural groups welcome the temporary use of strychnine to deal with gophers but stress it's a…

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Feds allow emergency use of strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan to deal with Richardson Ground Squirrel

Tim Parent March 31, 2026

The federal government has allowed the temporary use of strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan to help…

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Producers Frustrated as PMRA Rejects Emergency Use of Strychnine for Ground Squirrel Control

Tim Parent February 3, 2026

Farm leaders say Ottawa’s rejection of emergency strychnine use ignores Prairie producers facing major crop losses…

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Pest Management Regulatory Agency Denies Request for Strychnine Use on Ground Squirrels

Tim Parent February 2, 2026

Alberta and Saskatchewan say Ottawa’s refusal to allow strychnine for ground squirrel control leaves producers without…

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Ground Squirrel Population Boom Has Alberta Calling for Return of Strychnine

Tim Parent August 6, 2025

The Alberta government is calling for the reversal of a federal ban on strychnine as the…

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