Calls for the Alberta government to open a grizzly bear hunt are being backed by the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA). "Looking at a grizzly bear hunt is just one of those pieces, I think." The motion also calls for the province "to end the Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan," which has been in place since 2008, "and implement a Grizzly Bear Management Plan." WATCH | What can be learned from Calgary couple's grizzly bear encounter in Kananaskis Country: What can be learned from Calgary couple's grizzly bear encounter | Hanomansing Tonight | Duration 4:23 Kim Titchener, a bear conflict expert, says staying safe in bear country starts with educating yourself about the area, making plenty of noise and carrying bear spray. Reports of grizzly bear sightings this year started in March, including Banff National Park's iconic Bear 122, better known as The Boss.

Source: CBC News April 05, 2026 22:33 UTC