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Two more trained detection dogs, named Jane and Winnie, are joining Hilo, to sniff out invasive mussel species before they can enter Alberta's waterways.

Hilo, Jane and Winnie are a part of Alberta's muscle against invasive mussels that have spread throughout the Great Lakes and Canadian waterways since the 1980s.

The Alberta government is stepping up the fight against zebra mussels, quagga mussels and other invasive aquatic species by adding more inspection stations and more K-9 inspectors.

Albertans who own watercraft, such as canoes, kayaks, jet skiis and other motorized boats may soon be forced to purchase an annual pass to use them in the province.

Zebra and Quagga mussels are a threat to Alberta’s lakes and irrigation systems.  The Alberta government and irrigation districts are trying to keep them out of the province.  They say the mussels look like tiny clams that fix themselves to hard submerged surfaces threatening recreation areas, community water supplies, power plants and irrigation systems. Chris...

The government of Alberta is stepping up enforcement efforts to keep the province free of zebra mussels and other invasive species.

A campaign between Aug. 23 and 25 led to inspections of 451 vehicles carrying watercraft, and a total of 153 had improperly cleaned or drained equipment.

The Watercraft Inspections Program set up a station at Wabamun Lake, Alta. on Saturday, looking for any potentially invasive species.

The Manitoba government says monitoring has shown a significant increase in the number of zebra mussels in Lake Winnipeg and the Red River.

WATCH ABOVE: Four legged sniffers are becoming an important tool to make sure boats entering our lakes are free from pests. Erik Mikkelsen reports. LETHBRIDGE – Zebra and Quagga mussels are a serious threat to the health of the province’s waterways, so three furry inspectors have been recruited to help prevent an invasion.

South Saskatchewan River watershed stewards concerned about the threat of invasive species in Lake Diefenbaker.

Canadian snowbirds towing pleasure boats back to Western provinces from winter getaways in the United States are in danger of bringing back some unwelcome guests — two invasive aquatic species.

"We're working on messaging right now on how we want folks to handle all of the things that moss balls might be in."

Zebra mussels have been detected in moss/algal ball products in Saskatchewan, which are often sold as Marimo Moss Balls.

The regional board is calling on the province for more legislation against invasive mussels.

Saskatchewan committing up to $500,000 in 2017 to prevent zebra mussels and quagga mussels from entering the province.

Mussels and other invasive species can cling to the bottom of boats, but the provincial government is training dogs to detect them before they become a problem.

Saskatchewan’s lakes are open to anyone without a fishing licence during the Family Day long weekend.

The judge said the man from Maskwacis was born deaf, is illiterate, does not communicate in a recognized sign language and is "wholly unable" to communicate with court and counsel.

A food waste protection project is one of five collaborative research projects between the City of Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan.