Weed Control
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Edmonton councillors shelve pesticide ban, demand better weed controlEdmonton city councillors decided to keep weed control chemicals while calling on city staff to improve the appearance of public parks and boulevards.EnvironmentAug 22, 2022
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City of Edmonton ramping up spring parks, green space maintenanceTo make sure Edmonton green spaces are ready for increased use, the city said mowing, pruning, planting trees and servicing trails is already happening behind the scenes.EnvironmentMay 17, 2022
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Cuts to Edmonton’s weed control budget could be reversed in JuneA handful of passionate speakers at committee Friday all opposed a cost-savings plan to reduce manual weeding across the city and replace it with increased herbicide use.EnvironmentMay 28, 2021
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Weevil warriors: Tiny insects tackle big problem at Calgary-area parkA weevil munches its way through weeds, clearing the way for native plants.EnvironmentAug 21, 2019
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Unsightly lawns once again raising concerns in Regina neighbourhoodsRegina city council is looking at ways to better enforce weed control in residential neighbourhoods.CanadaJul 10, 2019
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Tiny beetles called Serbian weevils help control weeds in Banff National ParkKnown as weevils, they are being used as a biological control agent to kill the Yellow Toadflax, an invasive species that's taken root throughout the national park.CanadaSep 27, 2018
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Edmonton dog owners being asked to help fight noxious weedField Scabious is taking over the Terwillegar Dog Park and Edmontonians are being asked to do their part to prevent its spread.EnvironmentJun 16, 2018
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Calgary looks to expand its grazing goats programThe city of Calgary could be hiring more goats to help control weeds.EnvironmentJun 7, 2017
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They don’t wear reflective vests or ear protection, but goats will take care of Edmonton’s weedsThis summer you can stop by Rundle Park and see a herd of goats munching on and taking care of Edmonton weed control.PoliticsJun 2, 2017
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100 goats bite back weeds in Calgary pilot projectThe goat grazing project has been a success so far in Calgary and is an environmentally friendly way to control the weeds in city parks.EnvironmentJul 5, 2016
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