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WHAT'S NEW
Vote
for animals in Canada's upcoming federal election
In less than two weeks, Canadians
will vote in a new federal government. Unlike Canada's human citizens,
however, the bears and other animals that call Canada home don't
have the opportunity to vote for or lobby those who would represent
them in the political sphere, where so many of the decisions that
effect their healthand welfare are made.
Why not consider Canada's bears and other furry,finned and winged critters when you go to the polls on October 14? Visit the Vote for Animals website to:
On October 14, vote for Canada's animals!
Bear Aversion Research Project draw winners
The Get Bear Smart Society raffle to support the Bear Aversion Research project has been drawn. The winners are:
- Natalie Williams – $1000 worth of Shell gas coupons
- Evan Bryn-Jones – night & dinner at Chateau Fairmont Whistler
- Mike Gekurlon – tour with the Bear Aversion Research Team
The winners of the ticket sellers draw are:
- Leslie Byford - $100 worth of Shell gas coupons
- Pam Zajac - $100 worth of Shell gas coupons
- Sandra Topoloy – $50 worth of Shell gas coupons
Thanks to the Friends of Jeanie who supported the raffle! We raised over $2,000.
FEATURE ARTICLE
Bears pay ultimate price
Pique Newsmagazine, Oct. 9, 2008
From Banff to Tahoe, bears are back in the news in mountain resort towns across the West.
In Banff National Park, wildlife wardens killed a black bear that had been feeding on garbage but also crab apples. Officials from Parks Canada say that one way or another, they want crab apples gone from the town.
“The crab apple situation needs to be taken seriously,” said Steve Michel, Parks Canada’s human-wildlife conflict specialist. “Residents need to remove all the fruit, and if they’re not prepared to do that, they should consider cutting the trees down.”
No existing town law requires apples to be picked and fallen fruit to be removed. >>MORE (Note: Scroll down to the second story on the page.)
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