Alberta Black Bear Rehabilitation

• Rehab centre concerned for Alberta black bear cubs as release date looms

  For months, a wildlife sanctuary in Cochrane has been helping rehabilitate two orphaned bear cubs. The rehab facility believes they're not ready to leave but provincial officials are discussing having them released next month. ​

  Environment

  Sep 11, 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
  
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• Alberta gives orphaned black bear cub rehabilitation policy the green light

  It's hoped the policy will ensure bears can forage for their own food, socialize with other bears, and will be less likely to be involved in conflicts with humans. 

  Environment

  Apr 18, 2018
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• Danielle Smith: Reversal on orphaned bear rehabilitation a good start

  A few incidents in the last year have made it clear that something is awry with Alberta’s wildlife management policy.

  Environment

  Feb 9, 2018
• Alberta government to look at changing policy around rehabilitating orphaned bears

  Under the current policy, any bear cub that has been orphaned can't be rescued.

  Environment

  Feb 2, 2018