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Grizzly Bear Population Increased Slightly, But Density Fell Sharply Near Roads

Grizzly Bear Population Increased Slightly, But Density Fell Sharply Near Roads

A 12-year study of the central Canadian Rockies found more grizzly bear activity in remote areas and less around paved roads, towns and transportation corridors.

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Parks Canada Says More Bears Are Spending Time in Jasper's Townsite

Parks Canada Says More Bears Are Spending Time in Jasper's Townsite

Non-native fruit trees, not garbage, have become one of the biggest attractants as Parks Canada expands GPS tracking and bear management efforts.

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Popular Lake Minnewanka Trails Closed After Bear Rips Through Camper's Tent

Popular Lake Minnewanka Trails Closed After Bear Rips Through Camper's Tent

Parks Canada has shut down a large section of the Lake Minnewanka backcountry after black bears began displaying food-seeking behaviour, including an incident that left a camper's tent shredded while they were away hiking.

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New Study Examines Whether Dogs Help or Hinder People in Bear Country

New Study Examines Whether Dogs Help or Hinder People in Bear Country

Researchers examined 326 dog-bear conflicts across North America spanning more than a century, finding off-leash dogs can escalate encounters and often bring bears back toward their owners.

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Black Bear Relocated After Feeding on Elk Calf Near Downtown Canmore

Black Bear Relocated After Feeding on Elk Calf Near Downtown Canmore

Incident comes as wildlife officials warn spring elk calving season is drawing predators into Bow Valley communities

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Multiple Bear Notices Issued Across Kananaskis After Two Separate Bluff Charges

Multiple Bear Notices Issued Across Kananaskis After Two Separate Bluff Charges

One grizzly reportedly came within four feet of a hiker near Troll Falls, while another incident prompted a closure near Mount Shark Road

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Parks Canada Imposes No-Stopping Zone Along Bow Valley Parkway After Bear Jams

Parks Canada Imposes No-Stopping Zone Along Bow Valley Parkway After Bear Jams

Officials say crowds gathering along the Bow Valley Parkway near a well-known grizzly family are creating safety risks for both bears and visitors

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Bear Spirit: Where Locals Go in Winter When Johnston Canyon Is Too Busy

Bear Spirit: Where Locals Go in Winter When Johnston Canyon Is Too Busy

A Quiet Creek Approach to a Massive Frozen Waterfall

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Daughter of Banff's Famous "Boss" Bear at Centre of Viral Off-Leash Dog Encounter

Daughter of Banff's Famous "Boss" Bear at Centre of Viral Off-Leash Dog Encounter

Parks Canada charged two hikers after investigators concluded their off-leash dog posed unnecessary risks to both people and wildlife.

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🔥Extreme Wildfire Danger

🔥Extreme Wildfire Danger

Bear Eats Bear, Exshaw’s Eco Plant, Hostel Closing

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📚 Locals Shut Out at Banff Fest

📚 Locals Shut Out at Banff Fest

Bear Booted From Den

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🥾 Latest on Missing Hiker

🥾 Latest on Missing Hiker

The New Bear Hotspot

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