Yes, Alberta does have native rats — and one man can’t get rid of them

Crowsnest Pass resident Vern Emard said pack rats, also known as bushy-tailed woodrats, have been scurrying around inside the walls of his homes and wreaking havoc on his property for more than two decades. 
The rodents have caused thousands of dollars in …Crowsnest Pass resident Vern Emard said pack rats, also known as bushy-tailed woodrats, have been scurrying around inside the walls of his homes and wreaking havoc on his property for more than two decades. 
The rodents have caused thousands of dollars in …