Aggressive deer in the community In the late fall, male whitetail and mule deer enter into the breeding (or rutting) season. This causes them to…
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Wildlife and firearms seized
BC Conservation Officers (COs) have seized wildlife and firearms from three people. COs reported via Facebook Nov. 4 that after acting on a tip from…
Help keep these grizzly bears wild
WildSafeBC Elk Valley is imploring the public to help keep this pair of grizzly bears, seen near Welcome to Sparwood sign on Highway 3, alive…
Five tips to manage wildlife attractants
You may have noticed that bear activity has been relatively quiet this year. However, during the late summer and fall season, bears will be busy…
Report wildlife issues to province: city
City of Cranbrook residents are reminded that if you see or have issues with any wildlife, please call the provincial RAPP line to report it…
Enhanced patrols over May long weekend
Conservation officers, natural resource officers and park rangers are ramping up patrols over the May long weekend to help ensure British Columbians and visitors have…
City fielding many aggressive deer complaints
The City of Kimberley has been fielding a large number of complaints about aggressive deer in the community. As a result the city is reaching…
Bears show aggressive behaviour at Elkford
A family of brown coloured black bears (called in as grizzlies on a few occasions) have been reported showing aggressive behaviour. An individual was chased…
Illegal dumping under investigation
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is seeking information concerning illegal dumping that took place on Houle Road near Kimberley. Sometime between…
Officers ready for annual May long influx of visitors
Victoria Day long weekend is when the rubber tire tourism traffic really hits the roads in the East Kootenay; signaling the start of another busy…