Canadian veterinarians identified and managed a new disease, sapovirus, in piglets before it could cause a widespread outbreak, thanks to their rapid response and collaboration.

In the Northwest this summer dry weather conditions resulted in an above average wasp population.

Alberta Health Services has issued a health advisory for Heritage Lake, near Morinville, until further notice. Blue-green algae blooms have been Alberta Health Services has issued a health advisory for Heritage Lake, near Morinville, until further notice.

Prairie farmers are facing a grasshopper infestation the likes of which might never have been seen in Western Canada. The last kick from a drought that devastated crops last year.