WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE LIVING IN COMMUNITY
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BCW Refuse Bylaw Survey
A couple of years ago in Bragg Creek, a mama bear and her three cubs became dependent on household garbage left outside. This led to the tragic death of the mama bear, as she was considered a threat, and her cubs disappeared, unprepared to survive winter alone. This situation could have been avoided if the garbage had been secured. Since then, BCW has been working with the County of Rockyview to create a garbage bylaw similar to those in other areas like Banff, Canmore, Cochrane and Redwood Meadows. Please let us know what you think. Should we have a garbage bylaw?
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GOOD TO KNOW
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BCW Winter 2025 Newsletter
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Living in Cougar Country
Cougars are one of the apex specie calling our area home. Learn how to co-exist with them to mitigate conflicts, protect your pets, farm animals and family.
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Living with bears
Bears are daily sightings in Bragg Creek. There are easy ways to co-exist safely with them. From household garbage safe practices to understanding food attractants and how to protect your pets.
Learn about bear safety tips for people living in bear country, including steps to take during a bear encounter.
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Planning for Bragg Creek's Natural Assets
Description goes What are "natural assets," "nature infrastructure," and "nature services," and why are they essential to a community? Then again, knowing the natural assets in our area does little unless we have a clear plan to manage, protect and restore them. For example, saying, "This wetland is important," is nice, but so what? Saying, "This wetland is important, and this is how we need to care for it," is more effective and provides a clear course of action. Enjoy this insightful presentation by Guy Greenaway of Corvus Centre for Conservation Policyhere
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Wildlife Mapping - Citizen Research Project
The purpose of this multi year citizen research project is to reduce human-wildlife conflicts. Understanding the whereabout of our wild neighbours will help us plan and promote safe routes.
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Meet Our Neighbours
Discover our local wildlife in monthly articles by naturalist Laura Griffin.
WILD SMART TIPS
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Quick list of emergency Contact Ressources
Download for quick reference.
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Wildlife First Aid
What to do and who to call - a guide for our area. Injured and Orphaned Wildlife Response Guide 2023
A collaboration with Cochrane Ecological Institute.
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How to Avoid Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions
Half of all collisions in Alberta involve wildlife. Thousands of animals died each year unnecessarily. It is unsafe, traumatic and expensive. Simple tips can help reduce this sad statistic.
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How to Use Bear Spray
Carrying and knowing how to use bear may reduce your risk of injury if you encounter an aggressive bear or other wildlife. Using bear spray is always a last resort; do all you can to avoid a bear encounter in the first place.
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Be Bear Smart
A fed bear is a dead bear. Tips and advice on how to keep bears away, keen human safe.
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Kitchen Scraps and Other Organic Waste
Rockyview County transfer site in Bragg Creek now accepts organic waste? Protect wildlife by disposing of your food scraps, pizza boxes, meat bones, compostable dishes and more. Site is open Wednesdays and Saturdays
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Harm Reduction
Litter and garbage attract wildlife, creating conflicts with humans and causing harm to the animals. Animals can become sick, hurt, trapped and displaced or killed as a result of the potential threat they pose to humans.
