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As bird flu emerges in Canada, experts urge preparednessThere are no indications that H5N1 bird flu would spark a pandemic, but experts urged preparedness including stockpiling vaccines and using wastewater testing.CanadaNov 13
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Manitoba First Nation asks court to curtail moose hunt in its territoryA Manitoba First Nation is asking a Court of King's Bench judge to put a stop to this fall's moose hunt in its territory.PoliticsAug 26
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Funding shortfall puts B.C. lakes at risk of invasive musselsThe fight to keep invasive mussels from damaging B.C. lakes and waterways got some financial support this week, but it falls short of what's needed, officials say.EnvironmentMay 2
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Entire Alberta portion of North Saskatchewan River designated ‘Canadian Heritage River’On Friday, 718 kilometres of the North Saskatchewan River, including Edmonton's river valley, were designated under the Canadian Heritage Rivers System.EnvironmentMar 22
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Saskatoon morning news rewind: Wednesday, Feb. 28Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Wednesday, Feb. 28.CanadaFeb 28
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Monarch butterflies are now on Canada’s endangered species listThe monarch butterflies aren't alone, either. Two subspecies of western bumblebee are being classified as threatened as well.EnvironmentDec 22, 2023
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‘Secure Firearms. Safe Communities’: Sask. launches winter firearm safety campaignThe 'Secure Firearms. Safe Communities.' campaign will be funded by the provincial government and be broadcast on radio, billboards and social media.CanadaNov 27, 2023
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Canada’s ‘super pigs’ threatening to invade northern U.S. statesAn exploding population of hard-to-eradicate “super pigs” in Canada is threatening to spill south of the border, and northern states are taking steps to stop the invasion.CanadaNov 22, 2023
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Bat infestation leaves Spiritwood, Sask. family feeling defeatedA family in Spiritwood, Sask. has been struggling to remove bats from their home.CanadaOct 18, 2023
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A look at some reaction to the Supreme Court’s ruling on feds’ environmental review lawThe Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday against federal legislation dealing with the environmental effects of major developments.CanadaOct 13, 2023
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Warning for Sask. hunters goes out as dry conditions expected through FallA warning is going out to Saskatchewan hunters as dry conditions are expected to persist throughout Fall, keeping wildfire risk above average.EnvironmentSep 6, 2023
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West Nile Virus infects six birds in Saskatchewan — but experts say the risk is lowMosquitos are out for the summer bringing a small risk to the population. Two birds were found with West Nile virus in July, and four in June. Yet overall, the risk is low.HealthAug 9, 2023
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Saskatchewan farmers, ecosystems battle drought across provinceThe absence of rainfall has left rivers and wetlands dry, impacting species and plants in the province.CanadaAug 3, 2023
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National urban park in Edmonton reaches new milestoneThe river valley was chosen because it’s central in the city and has abundant access, while the other locations are less accessible, the study said.CanadaJul 12, 2023
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Little precipitation allows Saskatchewan producers to wrap up 2021 harvestAs harvest is underway in Saskatchewan, the government is reminding producers to exercise caution and stay safe.CanadaOct 2, 2021
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Deadly wildlife disease might threaten humans, new Canadian research suggestsChronic wasting disease, which affects animals such as deer, caribou, moose and elk by attacking nervous systems with universally fatal results.CanadaJul 15, 2021
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Saskatoon Wildlife Federation makes meat donation to Saskatoon Food BankMembers of the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation’s Hunt 4 Hunger program dropped off close to 600 pounds of ground venison to the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre.CanadaDec 22, 2021
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Sask. drivers reminded to ‘be cautious’ of active wildlife through fall seasonOver the last five years, there have been more than $83-million in insurance claims as a result of animal collisions, the most common being with deer in Saskatchewan.CanadaOct 16, 2021
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Ottawa expands plan for environmental monitoring of oilsands productionOTTAWA - The federal government will expand environmental monitoring of the Alberta oilsands to capture everything from its effect on birds' eggs to whether people as far away as the Northwest Territories are being exposed to potentially toxic air.CanadaJul 21, 2011
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Scientists call on governments to save ‘iconic’ caribou’s habitatAn international panel of scientists is warning that one of Canada's iconic species — the woodland caribou — will soon be "on the road to extinction" without immediate efforts by federal and provincial agencies to protect the animal's increasingly disturbed boreal habitat.Jul 13, 2011