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Another elm tree in Edmonton’s Calder neighborhood has fallen victim to Dutch elm disease, marking the tenth confirmed case since 2024. City crews acted swiftly after detecting symptoms during a routine check, removing the tree to prevent the fast-spreading fungus—carried by elm bark beetles—from infecting more. This outbreak, first spotted in August 2024, echoes a devastating history: the disease, introduced from Europe in the 1930s, has killed millions of elms across North America. With two more trees recently flagged and a one-kilometer containment zone in place, officials are urging residents to monitor their own trees, report suspicious signs, and avoid moving firewood or pruning dead branches—every small action helps stop the spread.

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