Alberta is taking a tough stance on invasive species, increasing fines to $4,200 for failing to stop at an open inspection station and $600 for failing to remove bilge plugs when transporting watercraft. The goal is to prevent zebra mussels and other invasive species from entering the province and causing harm to ecosystems and infrastructure.Currently, Alberta is zebra and quagga mussel-free, but officials are stepping up efforts as reports of aquatic invasive species increase across Canada and the US. The higher fines, effective June 20, aim to ensure boats are properly inspected and drained before entering the province."Zebra mussels can devastate our rivers, lakes, and waterways," said Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz. "We're setting the highest fines in North America to take inspection and detection seriously."The government has also launched a new Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force and invested $2.5 million to increase inspection stations and add more inspectors. Alberta is calling for stronger federal action to stop invasive species at the Canada-US border.Last year, 19 boats were confirmed positive for invasive mussels, highlighting the need for increased vigilance..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Alberta is taking a tough stance on invasive species, increasing fines to $4,200 for failing to stop at an open inspection station and $600 for failing to remove bilge plugs when transporting watercraft. The goal is to prevent zebra mussels and other invasive species from entering the province and causing harm to ecosystems and infrastructure.Currently, Alberta is zebra and quagga mussel-free, but officials are stepping up efforts as reports of aquatic invasive species increase across Canada and the US. The higher fines, effective June 20, aim to ensure boats are properly inspected and drained before entering the province."Zebra mussels can devastate our rivers, lakes, and waterways," said Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz. "We're setting the highest fines in North America to take inspection and detection seriously."The government has also launched a new Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force and invested $2.5 million to increase inspection stations and add more inspectors. Alberta is calling for stronger federal action to stop invasive species at the Canada-US border.Last year, 19 boats were confirmed positive for invasive mussels, highlighting the need for increased vigilance..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
