Southeast Calgary residents wage war on foxtail grass

While it's not officially seen as a noxious weed, foxtail grass can cause major problems for dogs and their owners. That's why a Calgary city councillor and a group of volunteers are hoping more developers will get on board with a strategy to eliminate the fast-spreading plant. Foxtail grass is thriving in a number of communities in southeast Calgary, in areas that have been cleared for construction and left vacant. The problem with foxtail grass, according to veterinarians, is that it produces