Calgary·NewOttawa authorizes emergency use of strychnine in Alberta, Saskatchewan to address gopher infestationOttawa is authorizing the controlled and time-limited emergency use of strychnine to address millions of dollars worth of damage in Alberta and Saskatchewan caused by an infestation of Richardson's ground squirrels, known colloquially as gophers.Pest Management Regulatory Agency banned strychnine 2 years agoRukhsar Ali · CBC News · Posted: Mar 30, 2026 11:12 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes agoPlayListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A Richardson's ground squirrel, colloquially known as a gopher.…