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STRYCHNINE TRAINING REQUIREMENT – IMPORTANT NOTICE 

The Province has introduced a new program for the purchase and use of strychnine for rodent control.

 Training is REQUIRED to purchase strychnine 

Training Dates:
May 4 to August 1, 2026

All farmers and producers must complete the required training during this period in order to be eligible to purchase strychnine.

 What this means:
• You must be trained and certified before purchasing
• Proof of certification will be required at the time of sale

 For our office:
• We are not permitted to sell strychnine to anyone who has not completed the required training
• Certification must be verified before purchase

 How to register:
Please follow the link below for full instructions and to sign up for training:
https://sarm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Strychnine-Stewardship-Training-Registration-Guide.pdf

If you intend to use strychnine this season, it is essential that you complete the training within the available dates.

Thank you for your cooperation.

The R.M. of Arlington Spring Road Bans will be removed at 12:01 am Tuesday, April 28th, 2026. However we ask that you use good judgment and stay off of the roads if they become soft or muddy.  We would ask that you find an alternate route.