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CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Cougars orphaned near Canmore find new home in Quebec
2 cougars orphaned near Canmore last February have a new home in Quebec. Two cougars orphaned last winter near Canmore have a new home in Quebec. Parc Safari, south of Montreal, has taken them in. A hunter killed their mother, leaving the pair orphaned and too young to care for themselves. After a brief stay at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, they're now in Quebec. Cougars aren't endangered, but they're certainly rare. 'There used to be cougars in Eastern Canada,' said Parc Safari CEO Serge Lussier. 'There's none in Ontario and Quebec. There's none east. There's none in the Eastern United States anymore. 'They used to be all over, right?' he added. '(They're) only out west (now) -- but let's protect what's left." Parc Safari is holding a naming contest for the 11-month-old cougars.
CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Quebec zoo adopts Alberta cougars
After a mother cougar was poached in Alberta, Parc Safari took in her orphaned cubs to give them a safe home. Two weeks ago Hemingford, Que.'s Parc Safari adopted two orphaned cougar cubs from Alberta, where cougars can still be found in Canada. A mother cougar was shot by a poacher in Alberta in February, leaving her babies behind, according to Parc Safari CEO Serge Lussier. That's when he got the call from the Alberta Wildlife Game Warden. 'I have two cubs, two kittens, five months old, four or five months old. Out in the wild, they will die. They can't survive,' Lussier said. He said time was pressing and there are only two options in cases like this: the animals that can't survive in the wild can either be placed in accredited zoos or be euthanized. 'We don't want to euthanize them,' said Lussier. He called on the Calgary and Vancouver Zoos to hold the cubs while Parc Safari revamped an enclosure for the siblings. They moved into their new home in late July and seem to be settling in. Though the female is more on the shy side, her brother gives her security, said Lussier. Motion sensor cameras inside the enclosure show the 10 month old siblings exploring together. Lussier explained that cougars are not an endangered species, but are certainly more rare than they used to be. 'There used to be cougars all over Eastern Canada. There's none in Ontario. There is none in the east. not in the Eastern United States anymore. They used to be all over, right? Now they're only out West. Let's protect what's left,' he said. Parc Safari put up a naming contest for the two new residents on its website to encourage families to get involved and learn more about these big beautiful cats. 'Let's be aware that our backyard, our beautiful Canada, needs to be protected,' said Lussier, pointing to the dozing felines. Parc Safari is open year-round for visits.
Calgary Herald
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Calgary Stampede, July 11: New Canadian citizens sworn in 60th anniversary of First Nations Princess
Article content Article content While the Calgary Stampede is not likely to lose its boastful moniker 'The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,' organizers of the 10-day spectacle have been taking great effort in recent years to add to its branding to emphasize there is more than a rodeo happening at Stampede Park. Article content It is also being sold as 'The Greatest Music Festival in the West,' a testament to the eclectic music programming that takes over four venues on the Stampede grounds. Article content Article content Where else can you watch fireworks 10 days in a row? Calgary has the special privilege of a spectacular nighttime show starting at around 11 p.m. from July 4 to 13 while the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth takes over the city. Article content Article content Want to know where you can best see the fireworks? Here are the four best spots to take in the Stampede fireworks from around the city. Article content Stampede Park Article content While not free, this option gets you the best possible view. The fireworks shoot off right after the Grandstand show ends and you can get the best close-up view while on the Midway or right outside the rodeo grounds. Article content Scotsman's Hill Article content This spot has the best free vantage point. It is right across the river from the Stampede grounds in the community of Ramsey. Article content Scotsman's Hill a very popular spot for fireworks viewing so show up early to find a spot to park and sit. Getting dropped off by a generous family member or a ride-share or taxi is a great option. Article content A little farther north from Scotsman's Hill is Tom Campbell's Hill Natural Park. Near the Calgary Zoo, this spot still is close enough to give a great view of the fireworks. Article content There is a parking lot on the north side of the park and is an 11-minute walk from the Calgary Zoo CTrain parking lot.
Calgary Herald
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Calgary Stampede, July 10: Crowded concert raises safety questions Unexpected finds at BMO Centre Market
Article content Article content Chuckwagon historian and commentator Billy Melville said although the sport has been around for more than a century, the objective has always remained the same. Article content 'Even though it's gone through a number of changes, there are three underlying principles that have guided the chuckwagon races since Day 1,' said Melville, who loves talking about the sport his grandfather, Orville Strandquist, excelled in at as both a driver and an outrider for seven decades up until the 1990s. Article content 'A chuckwagon race does three things. Number one is that it tests the skill of the driver; number two is that it tests the skill of the outriders; and number three, it demonstrates the speed of the team. It's really no more complicated than that.' Article content Article content Article content While the Calgary Stampede is not likely to lose its boastful moniker 'The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,' organizers of the 10-day spectacle have been taking great effort in recent years to add to its branding to emphasize there is more than a rodeo happening at Stampede Park. Article content It is also being sold as 'The Greatest Music Festival in the West,' a testament to the eclectic music programming that takes over four venues on the Stampede grounds. Article content Article content Where else can you watch fireworks 10 days in a row? Calgary has the special privilege of a spectacular nighttime show starting at around 11 p.m. from July 4 to 13 while the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth takes over the city. Article content Article content Want to know where you can best see the fireworks? Here are the four best spots to take in the Stampede fireworks from around the city. Article content Stampede Park Article content While not free, this option gets you the best possible view. The fireworks shoot off right after the Grandstand show ends and you can get the best close-up view while on the Midway or right outside the rodeo grounds. Article content Scotsman's Hill Article content This spot has the best free vantage point. It is right across the river from the Stampede grounds in the community of Ramsey. Article content Scotsman's Hill a very popular spot for fireworks viewing so show up early to find a spot to park and sit. Getting dropped off by a generous family member or a ride-share or taxi is a great option. Article content A little farther north from Scotsman's Hill is Tom Campbell's Hill Natural Park. Near the Calgary Zoo, this spot still is close enough to give a great view of the fireworks. Article content There is a parking lot on the north side of the park and is an 11-minute walk from the Calgary Zoo CTrain parking lot. Article content Max Bell Centre
CTV News
10-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Calgary Zoo otter pup dies suddenly while playing with littermate
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo has announced the death of an otter pup. Three-month-old North American river otter Remi died on Tuesday while in the pool. The zoo says Remi was playing in the water with littermate Howe, but failed to resurface. A necropsy determined the otter pup suffered a life-ending cervical spinal cord injury during play. 'We believe her passing was swift and she did not suffer,' the zoo said in a Wednesday social media post. 'While the test results confirm it was a tragic accident, they offer little comfort in a time of such deep sorrow.' Though Remi's time at the zoo was brief, officials say she left a lasting impression, and will be fondly remembered for her 'playful, curious nature' and her 'tender moments' with Howe and her mom Kate. 'We are leaning on one another as we mourn this heartbreaking loss and honour the short but meaningful life of a truly special little otter.'
