A black bear spotted earlier this summer near Powerview.
Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services captured and killed the "food-conditioned" animal in the southwest Calgary community of Woodlands on Saturday.A file photo of a black bear. Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services captured and euthanized a black bear in the southwest community of Woodlands near Fish Creek Provincial Park on Saturday.
Officials said the bear had become "food-conditioned," meaning it became accustomed to eating from unsecured compost and garbage bins, and fruit trees in the area., which outlines standardized approaches for managing problem black bears, it was determined that euthanizing the bear was the most appropriate action," a statement from the province reads.
Provincial officials explained relocating black bears significantly reduces their chances of survival at this time of year, especially when they are not fully grown. This is because bears will be unfamiliar with new areas and will lack suitable denning sites, the province said.Less powerful chargers could be enough for many EV drivers, U of C study says
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