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Bear getting in garbage by elementary school
A bear has been reported getting into garbage left outdoors in the 4th Avenue area near Isabella Dicken Elemenatry School in Fernie.
“Long time residents thank you for leading by example and keeping garbage indoors. If you are new to town and have chosen to live in bear country make it your responsibility to educate yourself about how to keep yourself safe and wildlife wild,” stated WildSafeBC Elk Valley in a public alert.
Reminder, Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 1845 in Fernie requires garbage to be kept indoors between collection days. In B.C. it is everyone’s responsibility to prevent attracting dangerous wildlife to his or her property. (BC Wildlife Act, Section 33.1).
“We need your help to ensure compliance from everyone. Bylaw enforcement is complaint driven and will remain anonymous. Thank you for reporting offenders to Bylaw Services, call 250-423-6817 or go to www.fernie.ca to report online.
For more information go to www.wildsafebc.com,” WildSafeBC asks.
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