Alberta woman encounters 3 grizzlies in backyard: ‘I just froze in my tracks’
An Alberta woman says she was absolutely petrified when she came across three hungry grizzly bears in her backyard over the weekend. Continue reading
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Bear activity prompts Alberta Fish and Wildlife to close lake area in west-central part of province
An area surrounding Eagle Lake in west-central Alberta has been closed to people because of bear activity, according to a post on Alberta Fish and Wildlife’s Facebook page. Continue reading
Grizzly bears at Saskatoon zoo to begin 3rd hibernation
Two grizzly bears are about to settle down for a third hibernation at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. Continue reading
Bella Coola First Nations members on patrol to reduce conflict between humans and grizzlies
By Sarah MacDonald Reporter
Some residents in Bella Coola B.C. have become so concerned about the growing grizzly bear population in the community, they have now set up nightly patrols to help protect themselves. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Rare grizzly bear breaks into cabin, gets sedated, helicoptered for his trouble
A rare bear decided to pull a Goldilocks near Churchill and had to be sedated and moved. Continue reading
More bear warnings issued for park areas near Canmore
Alberta Parks issued another warning for parts of Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park over the weekend after grizzly bears were spotted feeding on berries in the area. Continue reading
Australian couple captures video of close encounter with grizzly bear in Kananaskis
A group of hikers near Canmore, Alta. come face to face with a grizzly bear on an early June hike. Continue reading
Bear warning issued for Banff National Park-area campground
The Parks Canada warning covers the Mosquito Creek campground and Mosquito Creek Hostel area. Continue reading
Alberta releases trail plans for off-highway vehicle use on threatened land
The Alberta government is releasing plans for two heavily used areas of the southern foothills that include restricting off-highway vehicles to designated trails. Continue reading