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CTV News
4 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Lone wolf in K-Country not afraid of people: Alberta Parks
Alberta Parks says a lone grey wolf, believed to have become food-habituated, has been seen approaching campground and roadways in Kananaskis Country. (Pexels) A lone wolf is causing problems in Kananaskis Country, the provincial government says. In a statement to CTV News, Alberta Parks said it has received reports of 'increased encounters' with a lone grey wolf in Kananaskis Country. The animal appears to have lost its fear of people and has been seen numerous times in campgrounds and along roadways. 'While we cannot confirm what has caused this behaviour, the wolf may have accessed or received human food or rewards from the public, potentially leading to it becoming food-conditioned,' officials said. 'Food-conditioned animals are at higher risk for being involved in human-wildlife conflicts. For this reason, we ask that the public never feed or approach wildlife.' The province said conservation officers and Alberta Parks staff are monitoring the situation and are taking steps to discourage the wolf from approaching people. No closures have been associated with the behaviour of this animal. All sightings of this wolf or other food-habituated wildlife should be reported to Kananaskis Emergency Services at 403-591-7755.
CBC
16-07-2025
- CBC
Controversial grizzly bear shot dead on Texada Island
B.C. Conservation officers say a grizzly bear that had caused problems in the past and had been relocated several times has been shot dead after making an appearance on B.C.'s largest Gulf Island. The five-year-old male showed up in late May on Texada Island, about 100 kilometres north of Vancouver near Powell River. CBC's Maryse Zeidler has more
CTV News
15-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
NCC closes Leamy Lake beach due to ‘possible spill'
Lac Leamy Beach is seen in this undated photo. (CTV News Ottawa) The National Capital Commission (NCC) says the beach at Leamy Lake Park is closed until further notice because of a 'possible spill.' Conservation officers are investigating. The NCC says swimming is prohibited during the closure and other water activities are not recommended. It's unclear what might have spilled in the lake. CTV News Ottawa has reached out to the NCC for more information. The NCC says the park, pathways, and picnic areas remain accessible, and parking will be free for the duration of the closure. The beach will reopen as soon as water conditions allow, the NCC says.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wildfire fighter attacked by grizzly bear while on the job in northern B.C.
A B.C. wildfire fighter was scratched and bitten by a grizzly bear while on the job Friday, the B.C. Wildfire Service says. It happened Friday morning at the Summit Lake fire, about 110 kilometres west of Fort Nelson, in the province's far northeast, said B.C. Wildfire information assistant Emily Baker. "A crew leader was scouting ahead of the group and encountered a mother grizzly bear with two cubs," she said. "In a matter of seconds, the mother bear charged the individual." She said the crew leader used a "hand tool" to fight off the bear while yelling for help, and other crew members ran to the scene while running chainsaws and yelling in order to scare the bear off. The victim was airlifted to hospital with "fairly minor injuries" and has since been released, she said. Bear won't be destroyed Conservation officers say they interviewed the man and a witness, deeming the attack was in a remote location and "defensive in nature," and the service will therefore not try to capture or kill the animal. According to WildSafeBC, grizzly attacks are rare but can be fatal, though there is an average of fewer than one fatal attack in B.C. every five years. The service says that, unlike black bears, who are more likely to retreat from a perceived threat, grizzlies evolved in a treeless environment that has led to them attacking when they feel unsafe. The service recommends making noise while hiking in grizzly habitats in an attempt to avoid surprising them. Parks Canada says if a grizzly bear does attack, the reaction should depend on whether the animal is defensive or not. If it's defensive, for example, it's protecting its young, Parks Canada says you should: Appear non-threatening and speak in a calm voice. If the bear stops advancing, start slowly moving away. If it keeps coming closer, stand your ground, keep talking, and use bear spray. If the bear makes contact, fall on the ground, play dead and wait for the bear to leave. If it's not defensive, potentially looking at you as prey, looking at you intently with ears up, Parks Canada suggests: Speak in a firm voice and move out of the bear's path. If it follows you, stop and stand your ground. Make lots of loud noise. Act aggressively; try to intimidate the bear. If it gets close, use bear spray.
CBC
08-07-2025
- General
- CBC
Wildfire fighter attacked by grizzly bear while on the job in northern B.C.
A B.C. wildfire fighter was scratched and bitten by a grizzly bear while on the job Friday, the B.C. Wildfire Service says. It happened Friday morning at the Summit Lake fire, about 110 kilometres west of Fort Nelson, in the province's far northeast, said B.C. Wildfire information assistant Emily Baker. "A crew leader was scouting ahead of the group and encountered a mother grizzly bear with two cubs," she said. "In a matter of seconds, the mother bear charged the individual." She said the crew leader used a "hand tool" to fight off the bear while yelling for help, and other crew members ran to the scene while running chainsaws and yelling in order to scare the bear off. The victim was airlifted to hospital with "fairly minor injuries" and has since been released, she said. Bear won't be destroyed Conservation officers say they interviewed the man and a witness, deeming the attack was in a remote location and "defensive in nature," and the service will therefore not try to capture or kill the animal. According to WildSafeBC, grizzly attacks are rare but can be fatal, though there is an average of fewer than one fatal attack in B.C. every five years. The service says that, unlike black bears, who are more likely to retreat from a perceived threat, grizzlies evolved in a treeless environment that has led to them attacking when they feel unsafe. The service recommends making noise while hiking in grizzly habitats in an attempt to avoid surprising them. Parks Canada says if a grizzly bear does attack, the reaction should depend on whether the animal is defensive or not. If it's defensive, for example, it's protecting its young, Parks Canada says you should: Appear non-threatening and speak in a calm voice. If the bear stops advancing, start slowly moving away. If it keeps coming closer, stand your ground, keep talking, and use bear spray. If the bear makes contact, fall on the ground, play dead and wait for the bear to leave. If it's not defensive, potentially looking at you as prey, looking at you intently with ears up, Parks Canada suggests: Speak in a firm voice and move out of the bear's path. If it follows you, stop and stand your ground. Make lots of loud noise. Act aggressively; try to intimidate the bear. If it gets close, use bear spray.
