Alberta Black Bears

• Alberta bear cub too skinny to hibernate being rehabilitated

  A black bear cub was found near Edmonton in December and was so skinny and weak, it couldn't hibernate.

  Environment

  Feb 6, 2020
  
• Black bears rehabilitated at Cochrane facility released in remote Alberta forest

  The province lifted an eight-year ban on private rehabilitation of orphaned black bear cubs in April 2018 under the former NDP government.

  Environment

  Jun 20, 2019
  
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• 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
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• ‘A bear’s best friend:’ Alberta naturalist Charlie Russell dies at 76

  An Alberta naturalist who lived with bears to learn that people are part of nature and not separate from it has died.

  Canada

  May 8, 2018
• 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