• Bear Monitoring Comprised of a group of 18 individuals, all existing members of the local BearSmart perform duties similar to the COPS “Citizens on Patrol” format. Learn More

  • Bear Encounters The size of personal space required by a bear varies from animal to animal, depending on how accustomed it is to humans and on its sex and species. When this personal space is invaded, the bear feels scared or threatened and two things can occur – a fight or a flight. Learn More

  • Attractants & Deterrents Attractant Removal: Volunteers assist seniors and those unable to clean attractants such as apples and fruit trees in their yards and provide bear proof garbage bins to those in need of a place to store garbage until time of pick up. Learn More

"Keeping people safe and wildlife wild"

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About Bears

UThere are two species of bear in Alberta—the more common black bear (Ursus americanus), and the larger…

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Bear Monitoring

Comprised of a group of 18 individuals, all existing members of the local BearSmart perform duties similar…

Learn More
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Bear Encounters

The size of personal space required by a bear varies from animal to animal, depending on how accustomed…

Learn More
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Attractants & Deterrents

Attractant Removal: Volunteers assist seniors and those unable to clean attractants such as apples and…

Learn More