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Alberta's famous rat-free status comes to an end
Original: Alberta's rat-free status ends
Alberta, which has proudly kept itself rat-free for decades through one of the world's most aggressive pest-control programs, is reporting that rats have now been found in the province. The discovery marks the end of a status Alberta has promoted since the 1950s, and people are discussing what the finding means for the province's farms, food storage and pest-control efforts.
Why now: The loss of a decades-long distinction Alberta has celebrated is surprising news with practical implications for residents and farmers.
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