ALberta Black Bear

• Black bear euthanized at Waterton Lakes National Park for ‘excessive level of habituation’: Parks Canada

  On July 10, Parks Canada closed several trails and backcountry campgrounds in the Baureman Valley after receiving reports of a black bear in the area that was biting unattended backpacks and came into contact with an occupied tent. 

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2020
  
• Released black bear shot dead after going too close to kids in southwestern Alberta

  The 16-month old bear was shot after it wandered near children on private land about 120 kilometres north of where he was released.

  Environment

  Jul 3, 2019
  
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• Video shows black bear being released following capture in Alberta town

  Video released by Alberta Fish and WIldlife shows the bear slowly getting out of its trap, sniffing and looking around before walking off into its new habitat. 

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2019
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• Orphaned bear cubs prepare for winter hibernation at Cochrane rehab centre

  The Cochrane wildlife rehab centre caring for a pair of orphaned bear cubs have brought in a structure to help them hibernate for the winter.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2018
• Orphaned bear cubs will stay in Alberta facility this winter

  The provincial government is giving a special exemption to allow a pair of orphaned black bear cubs to hibernate at a southern Alberta facility.

  Environment

  Oct 10, 2018
• First black bear cub rescued under Alberta’s new rehab policy

  A ban on rehabilitating black bears was lifted by the province in April after being in place since 2010.

  Environment

  May 24, 2018