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2 Bears Were Spotted In A Calgary Neighbourhood & People Are Asked To Be On The Lookout
You don't want one in your backyard.
Police in Calgary is asking residents in a southwest neighbourhood to be on the lookout when leaving their homes after a recent bear spotting in the area.
In a news release on Tuesday, October 12, police said that throughout Monday night into early Tuesday morning a bear and her cub were spotted in yards along the western edge of Cedarbrae and Oakridge communities near the Tsuut'ina Nation border.
BEARS IN CEDARBRAE/OAKRIDGE AREA A bear and her cub have been seen in yards along the western edge of Cedarbrae and… https://t.co/X3hpKpUpub— Calgary Police (@Calgary Police) 1634034720.0
"We are advising people in those areas to be cautious," the release read.
According to Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, police had received a report from a person who encountered a bear while walking their dog in the Oakridge area. Witnesses indicated that it may have been a grizzly bear.
A Twitter user also confirmed a sighting saying she and her husband saw the pair walking down their street before her husband scared them off.
@CBCDaveWhite @CalgaryPolice Saw the mama and her cub, and she bluff charged someone walking down our street at 3:4… https://t.co/iehZzcLgNr— Jacque Stagg (@Jacque Stagg) 1634041283.0
"With it being garbage day in the neighbourhood, the bears accessed garbage that were put out the evening before. The bears have not been sighted since shortly after the initial report, but officers continue to search for the bear with assistance from a HAWCS helicopter," a statement on Facebook read.
Alberta Fish and Wildlife said officials had closed trails in South Glenmore Park as they attempted to locate the bear. Parking lots in Weaselhead Flats and South Glenmore Park were also closed.
"This is a very important reminder that even in urban areas like Calgary, natural areas that form a part of a wildlife corridor exist with many species travelling through at any given time. Especially during this time of the year, bears continue to put more and more focus on calorie intake to prepare for the upcoming hibernation period."
Police are reminding residents to be sure to look out a window and check their yard before leaving their homes to be sure no animals are in the area. And as for anyone who does spot a bear, they should keep their distance or stay inside if possible.
Bear sightings or encounters can also be reported through the 24-hour Report A Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800.
This article’s cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.
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Calgary Police Are Asking Residents To Be On The Lookout For Stolen Officer Uniform Items
Don't be afraid to question an officer if you're unsure of their identity.
Officers in Calgary are warning the public to be on the lookout after several police uniform items were stolen over the weekend.
The Calgary Police Service (CPS) said in a news release on Sunday, October 3, that uniforms from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and an Edmonton Police Service (EPS) uniform were taken from a residence in northwest Calgary on Saturday.
CPS investigators were able to recover some of the stolen items following an extensive search of the area, but the police uniforms are still missing.
In the interest of public safety, we are informing citizens that RCMP uniforms and an EPS uniform were stolen from… https://t.co/vSwglQqBrr— Calgary Police (@Calgary Police) 1633308555.0
"In the interest of public safety, CPS, Alberta RCMP and EPS are notifying citizens of these missing items," the statement read. However, police also noted that "no firearm, ammunition, police radio equipment or police use of force options were stolen."
Some of the RCMP items stolen include soft body armour, five RCMP baseball caps, a duty belt, police patches, and four RCMP duty shirts.
The EPS items that are still missing include an EPS duty hat and dress uniform.
Police are reminding residents in the area that if they have concerns about whether or not someone is a police officer, they can request to see their police badge and police photo ID card.
Alternatively, residents can call the police non-emergency line to verify an officer's identity.
Anyone who comes across the items is asked to contact CPS through their non-emgerency number at 403-266-1234.
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A Worker Has Died After Being Electrocuted At Calgary’s Southcentre Mall
The mall closed its doors for the remainder of the day.
A worker has died after being electrocuted at a Calgary mall.
According to an email sent to Narcity from a Calgary Police spokesperson, officers were called to Southcentre Mall around 12:35 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, for reports of a worker being electrocuted.
They confirmed that the worker "is deceased."
The mall announced online that it would remain closed for the remainder of the day on Wednesday.
There is no information currently available regarding whether or not the worker was a mall employee or contractor.
Police confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.
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Calgary Police Helped Save A Skunk From A 'Jarring Situation' & Didn't Even Get Sprayed
"Something definitely didn't smell right."
Police officers are used to dealing with all kinds of sticky situations, but this interaction between a pair of Calgary police officers and a skunk has really taken the cake.
According to the Calgary Police Service, officers were called to a home in Taradale on Wednesday, September 22 after a homeowner spotted a skunk in what officials described as a "jarring situation."
Officers never really know what kind of calls they will get in a night, but something definitely didn't smell right… https://t.co/ONeT09Ybkm— Calgary Police (@Calgary Police) 1632441215.0
The critter had been seen wandering around the homeowner's backyard with what looked like a glass container stuck on its head.
While police aren't usually the first to call for these types of situations, officials said the homeowners had reached out after several organizations and pest control companies failed to come through.
Once on scene, two constables located the skunk and devised a plan to help free it without getting sprayed themselves.
Lucky for them, the skunk had been trapped on the homeowner's back deck, unable to get down the steps. Eventually, it was so tired that it just stayed put as the officers came closer.
One of the officers used a large blanket as a shield while the other successfully pulled the jar off the skunk's head. And by some miracle, the skunk didn't even spray once the jar came off. It just looked at the officers and wandered away back into an alley.
Police poked fun at the situation afterwards saying that "officers never really know what kind of calls they will get in a night, but something definitely didn't smell right when they got this one."
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