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By Jaryn Vecchio

Drought Conditions

RM of P.A. declares an agricultural disaster

Aug 17, 2023 | 11:28 AM

The Rural Municipality (RM) of Prince Albert is joining the growing list of areas in Saskatchewan that are struggling with drought-like conditions.

Earlier this week, the region’s council declared an agricultural disaster.

“We had to issue one across the entire RM in order to issue the emergency but it’s for specific areas in the RM, primarily in the southern portion,” said Eric Schmalz, the Reeve of the RM of Prince Albert.

Along with poor precipitation, farmers have also been losing crops to grasshoppers. According to Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Agriculture, the insect population has been so high because of the warm, dry weather conditions from this year and last year.

Meanwhile, Schmalz explained declaring an agricultural disaster gives them options to help farmers and ranchers struggling in the region.

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“It allows to apply, essentially lobby, for help from the provincial government or all levels of government to help offset any loses and hardships.”

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Jaryn.Vecchio@pattisonmedia.com

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