Bison

• 5 bison killed in collision at Elk Island National Park, heavy fog a factor: RCMP

  Parks Canada and the RCMP are investigating after five bison were killed east of Edmonton in an overnight collision at Elk Island National Park, when fog was thick in the area,

  Traffic

  Sep 19, 2024
  
• Man accused of kicking bison at Yellowstone, arrested on alcohol charge

  Clarence Yoder of Idaho Falls sustained minor injuries after allegedly harassing a herd of bison and kicking one in the leg.

  U.S. News

  Apr 30, 2024
  
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• Excessive speed concern in Elk Island National Park after bison killed in collision

  With some speeds topping out at 140 km/h, and animals like bison being killed in collisions, officials are implementing new speed safety measure in the national park.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2023
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• Bison goring leaves woman seriously injured at Yellowstone National Park

  The 47-year-old woman had turned to walk away from a pair of bison when one of them charged and gored her.

  U.S. News

  Jul 18, 2023
• Birth of 2 bison calves makes history: Métis Nation of Alberta

  The Métis Nation of Alberta is celebrating the birth of two bison calves at a cultural park northeast of Edmonton.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
• Banff bison population thriving, grows from 16 to 100 in Parks Canada pilot

  More than 50 comments were submitted by regular Canadians, environmental and industry groups and First Nations as part of the public consultation on the project.

  Environment

  Jun 23, 2023
• Bison calf had to be euthanized after it was touched by tourist: Yellowstone

  'Interference by people can cause wildlife to reject their offspring,' explained the National Park Service of its decision to euthanize a bison calf that was rejected by its herd.

  Trending

  May 24, 2023
• Saskatchewan research team aims to bring 30 million bison back to the Canadian Prairies

  A team of scientists from AAFC and USask is trying to restore the bison. The project is trying to preserve the bison genome and protect them from common bovine diseases.

  Science

  Mar 2, 2023
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• Banff National Park considers next steps for bison herd reintroduced into backcountry

  Officials are trying to determine what's next for a herd of plains bison in Banff National Park after a draft report shows its backcountry reintroduction was successful.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2022
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• Regina Indigenous-led group harvests buffalo to provide meals for those in need

  An Indigenous-led organization in Regina partnered with the Peepeekisis First Nation to harvest a buffalo and give the meat away through the Regina Food Bank.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2022