Strychnine Returns to Alberta, Saskatchewan

0:00Canada's federal government just greenlit the temporary return of Shrickney and Poison in Alberta and Saskatchewan to tackle serious go-for problems, hitting farmers hard. These Richardson's ground squirrels are chewing through crops and causing millions of dollars in losses each year, so ministers of health and agriculture stepped in with this emergency measure. Back in 2024, Shrick-9 got banned nationwide because Poison go-for-bodies were killing off other wildlife that ate them. Prairie provinces fought back hard, telling Health Canada that without it, their farms were taking a massive hit and they needed action fast. After an initial no, officials approved a reworked plan Monday with extra steps to cut environmental risks, keeping this okayed until November 20. 27. Farmers can breathe easier for now, but everyone's watching how it plays out. Canada News. Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.