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Saskatchewan preparing for swine flu pandemic

Saskatchewan preparing for swine flu pandemic

The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to ensuring the health and safety of its citizens and to maintain key public services and to minimize service and economic disruptions in the event of a possible outbreak of pandemic H1N1 influenza this fall and winter.
Government-wide preparations include a strategy for timely and consistent information sharing with the [...]

BOATERS ASKED TO GUARD AGAINST ZEBRA MUSSELS

BOATERS ASKED TO GUARD AGAINST ZEBRA MUSSELS

A recent case in which zebra mussels were found attached to a boat in Saskatchewan has the Ministry of Environment concerned about the risk of this invasive species being introduced to provincial water bodies.

Zebra mussels are small freshwater molluscs that can spread rapidly once introduced into a lake or river. They compete with other aquatic [...]

Honey producers to be compensated for bear damage in Saskatchewan

Honey producers to be compensated for bear damage in Saskatchewan

The Wildlife Damage Compensation Program, which is administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, will now provide compensation to bee producers for damage caused by bears. Compensation is now available for bear damage to bee hives and huts, loss of honey production, and loss of honey bees and leaf cutter bee larvae.
“Bears cause significant damage [...]

Witness protection legislation adopted in Saskatchewan

Witness protection legislation adopted in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan’s Witness Protection Act, which protects witnesses testifying against individuals charged with criminal activities, came into effect September 1.
“Our government is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all Saskatchewan citizens,” Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister Yogi Huyghebaert said. “The Witness Protection Act will help keep communities safe by providing protection for witnesses [...]