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Bad news for Banff bears

Bad news for Banff bears

Banff National Park's wildlife staff had its hands full last weekend trying to keep people and bears safe, while also investigating a possible grizzly bear strike on the train tracks near Bow Valley Parkway.
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Grizzlies active near Banff townsite

Grizzlies active near Banff townsite

A big male grizzly that honed in on weaknesses in Banff’s food and waste handling systems – and feasted on steak bones and corn cobs at a local landfill – has since been roaming widely. Parks Canada officials say bear No.
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Parks closes area to protect backcountry grizzly den

Parks closes area to protect backcountry grizzly den

BANFF – A denning grizzly bear has forced the closure of a backcountry area near Bow Lake in Banff National Park.
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Non-resident hunter kills 148 months from trophy ban

Non-resident hunter kills 148 months from trophy ban

The tourist hunter who shot female grizzly bear 148 knew she was collared, but killed her anyway. According to the B.C. Conservation Office Service, bear 148 was shot by a guided non-resident hunter on Sept. 24 near McBride, B.C.
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CP Rail grain spill cleanup ongoing in Banff National Park

CP Rail grain spill cleanup ongoing in Banff National Park

BANFF – A massive clean up operation of a major train derailment remains underway to prevent emerging grizzly bears from getting into spilled grain. The Feb.
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Bears troll tracks at their peril

Bears troll tracks at their peril

BANFF – The Boss is back wandering the train tracks at great risk in search of grain and ungulate carcasses.
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Wildlife conflict, visitation rise together

Wildlife conflict, visitation rise together

The number of wildlife conflict occurrences in Banff National Park hit an all-time high last year – while at the same time the number of visitors to Canada’s flagship national park continued to soar.
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Grizzlies expected out of dens soon

Grizzlies expected out of dens soon

Grizzly bears in Banff National Park went into their dens earlier last fall than in recent years – but large male grizzlies are expected to emerge from their winter’s slumber at the usual time in the coming weeks.
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Parks feeding hungry bears roadkill this spring

Parks feeding hungry bears roadkill this spring

BANFF – As hungry bears emerge from their dens this spring, they’re getting a bit of a helping hand with food.
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Grizzly feasting on compost at Banff landfill

Grizzly feasting on compost at Banff landfill

A large male grizzly bear has been feasting on cobs of corn and steak bones at the Castle Mountain landfill, forcing the Town of Banff to erect an electric fence around the compost pile to keep wildlife out.
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