Lakeland and District Fire Department were called to collision between a vehicle and a bear on Wednesday.

After a crash involving a deer caused the the death of a 58-year-old woman near Neepawa, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is urging drivers to use caution when encountering wildlife on the roads.

As farmers reap their harvest, a wildlife expert says animals are pushed out of their feeding and bedding grounds, which can create hazards for motorists.