Fish And Wildlife

• ‘Nothing unusual’: Alberta MLA sees no conflict of interest in taking over wildlife rules

  An Alberta cabinet minister says he's working with lawyers and the province's ethics commissioner over concerns about possible changes to his department's responsibilities.

  Economy

  Feb 17
  
• Critics fear dispersing Alberta Fish and Wildlife will weaken environmental management

  Some scientists say crucial expertise within Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is being broken up and dispersed to ministries that may not share the same priorities. 

  Environment

  Feb 14
  
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• Moose kills dog during walk in Strathcona

  After a dog was killed while defending its owner from a moose, Fish and Wildlife decided to move the mother moose and her calf to an area outside the city.

  Canada

  Feb 8
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• Calgary bobcat known as ‘Bobbi’ is treated for injuries after paw caught in trap

  A Calgary bobcat, know to Lake Chaparral residents as 'Bobbi,' was found wandering around the southeast neighbourhood with a trap caught on its paw.

  Environment

  Jan 13
• Province commits $1M in support of Manitoba fish and wildlife

  The Manitoba government has announced $1-million in funding to support a number of projects aimed at protecting and sustaining fish and wildlife in the province.

  Environment

  Jun 30, 2022
• Edson wildlife officers seek person responsible for killing grizzly: ‘Hunting them is illegal’

  Edson fish and wildlife officers found a dead grizzly bear on Oct. 8 around 10:30 a.m. just off of Swanson Road after receiving a complaint from the public.

  Crime

  Oct 13, 2021
• Alberta RCMP share ‘not typical’ story of slithery snake suspect in Cochrane

  Officers released the snake into the wild "with the understanding that it would not continue to traumatize the humans."

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2020
• Police respond to ‘unusual’ call about dead bear in Calgary apartment

  Fish and wildlife officers were called in and were able to locate the dead bear in one of the suites.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2020
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• Calgary wildlife officer uses shotgun to free deer who locked antlers

  Quick thinking and sharpshooting by a Calgary Fish and Wildlife officer saved the lives of two entangled deer.

  Environment

  Feb 1, 2020
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• Authorities looking for tips after 2 bald eagles killed in Alberta

  Two bald eagles were killed in Alberta last week, though Alberta Fish and Wildlife doesn't think they're connected.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2019