Bears

• Selkirk urged to stay ‘bear aware’ after animal sighting in city’s north end

  People in Selkirk, Man., are being asked to use caution after a bear sighting in the city Wednesday night.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2025
  
• Alberta Parks issues bear warning for all provincial parks in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley

  A bumper crop of buffalo berries this year has prompted Alberta Parks to issue a bear warning for all provincial parks and protected areas in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley.

  Environment

  Aug 13, 2025
  
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• Picking buffaloberries and electric fences: how wildlife is being managed ahead of G7

  With thousands of people expected to descend on Alberta's mountain towns for the G7 summit, wildlife experts are taking steps to prevent any conflicts with wildlife.

  Environment

  May 23, 2025
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• Warning issued for part of Banff National Park after bear makes ‘contact with a tent’

  Park officials reminded people to make plenty of noise when hiking or cycling in the area, to carry bear spray and know how to use it and to keep pets on leashes.

  Canada

  May 21, 2025
• Albertans need to stay aware of wildlife while enjoying the outdoors, advocates say

  As Albertans get out and enjoy the outdoors this long weekend, wildlife groups are reminding people to be aware of their surroundings and stay safe when using parks and trails.

  Canada

  May 18, 2025
• Conservation officers euthanize sow, 2 cubs in West Kelowna, B.C.

  COS said it received multiple reports over several weeks of the bears lingering in a residential neighbourhood, including daytime sightings near schools and bus stop.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2024
• Recent Alberta bear encounters prompt attack survivor to speak out about her own experience

  Nykoluk was seriously injured and traumatized by the event. She said the mental recovery took years.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2024
• B.C. implementing guidelines to protect black bears and grizzlies

  'This is a tremendous and unique opportunity to advance the well-being and stewardship of all bears in British Columbia,' Nicholas Scapillati of the Grizzly Bear Foundation said.

  Environment

  Sep 9, 2024
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• Recent grizzly bear attack in Alberta linked to fatal incident 3 years ago

  The province says the bear remains at large and was with what it described as "subadult" bears at the time of the attack.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2024
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• Jasper wildfire: GPS collar reveals how bear and 2 cubs survived flames

  On Sunday night, officials released photos of one of the park's grizzly bears and her two cubs.

  Fire

  Jul 29, 2024