Local black bears are in their fall phase of intense eating, known as hyperphagia. They are opportunistic eaters, so they will eat pretty much anything they find right now. They must gain 3-4 pounds per day, increasing their body weight by 20-50% by the time they enter their den. They seldom sleep more than three […]

By Nancy Bulman and Cindy Loukras Local black bears are currently descending from cooler elevations to pack on winter fat. The Rossland Bear Smart Task Force wants to help both the bears and you. During August and September, our lovely climate allows for prime fruit ripening — the delicious fruit is excellent for fresh eating, […]

Meeting in the new City Hall;  a long discussion on Short Term Rentals at the CoW;  how to keep bears from being killed; a very busy March coming up for Red Mountain Racers; that compromise on the building bylaw; and more . . . COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, 4:00 pm Council grappled with the competing […]

By Douglas Clark, University of Saskatchewan (first published in The Conversation) In 1967, two simultaneous grizzly bear attacks in Montana’s Glacier National Park launched an era of research into human-bear conflicts. Studies showed the importance of stopping two specific bear behaviours: food conditioning and habituation to people. Those pioneering findings translated readily into advice and […]