Bear Warning

• ‘Smelt like bear’: Video of B.C. van intruder prompts reminder from conservation officers

  Deborah Shorthouse and her daughter captured video of a large black bear who had entered their vehicle through an open window during the summer heat.

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  Aug 25, 2023
  
• Black bear dining on human food prompts Lake Minnewanka Loop warning

  Parks Canada has issued a warning for a popular area in Banff National Park due to recent food-motivated black bear activity near the Lake Minnewanka Loop.

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  Aug 23, 2023
  
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• Injured grizzly bear prompts closure of 2 Kananaskis trails; Banff closures remain in place

  Alberta Parks has closed a pair of trails in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park after an injured grizzly bear was spotted in the area.

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  Aug 4, 2023
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• Police capture ‘bear on the loose’ in New Westminster

  The bear was last spotted near the intersection of 14th and London streets, and people were being urged to keep their distance if they see it.

  Environment

  Jul 6, 2023
• Wildlife expert warns Canmore residents of bear danger, suggests removing fruit trees

  More bears than usual are coming into town after the summer heat waves killed a significant part of the wild berry crop. Experts warn the bears are just coming for the food.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2021
• Calgary’s North Glenmore Park closed due to bear warning

  The 84-hectare park borders the north side of the Glenmore Reservoir and is normally open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2020
• West Kelowna: Bear warning signs posted on Mount Boucherie trails

  The City of West Kelowna says signs have been posted at trail accesses, and will remain in place until the bear moves on.

  Jul 12, 2019
• Bear warning issued for Coquitlam park, residents told to leave hot food at home

  The City of Coquitlam has put restrictions on food inside Mundy Park after multiple sightings of a bear and her two cubs.

  Jul 12, 2019
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• Bear warning in effect for Kananaskis after multiple animals spotted

  Alberta Parks reminded people to be aware of their surroundings, keep pets leashed, keep an eye out for bears and know how to use bear spray.

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  Sep 19, 2018
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• Another bear sighting in southwest Calgary

  Police said members were unable to locate the animal.

  Environment

  Sep 16, 2018