In May of 2015, the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association released a short film (15 minutes in length) titled Sharing the Range. The film profiles work being done by ranchers in southwestern Alberta who are living with a high population density of grizzly bears. To date the film has been very well received, offering new perspectives…
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A short update on large carnivore activity in the Waterton Biosphere Carnivores and Communities Program area so far this summer. The purpose of this update is to keep residents in the Waterton Biosphere Reserve area informed regarding grizzly bear relocations due to conflict incidents through to August 1, 2015. As in past years, there have…
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When bears find garbage and other unnatural food sources in a yard, it may lead to a food conditioned bear. Over time, this bear may associate ‘food’ with ‘humans’ and may become very bold and dangerous in an attempt to get food in and around people. Bears drawn into the yard by garbage may then…
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The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association will be hosting a Bear Safety Workshop on Monday July 20, 2015, 1:00 to 5:00 pm at M.D. of Ranchland building – Chain Lakes. These workshops are aimed at helping farmers, ranchers and their families address some of the safety concerns that arise when living with large carnivores such as grizzly…
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On June 24th, 2015 the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association invites you to join us as we celebrate life in the Waterton Biosphere Reserve and hold our Annual General Meeting. The AGM will be held at 7pm in the Waterton Community Centre, Waterton Lakes Park, AB. Plan to come early as prior to the meeting there…
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Cardston, AB – May 8th, 2015 – Sharing the Range, a film about the challenges of living with large carnivores premiered in Cardston, Alberta on May 8th. The short film, just fifteen minutes in length, provides a glimpse into the lives of farmers and ranchers in southwestern Alberta who share their land with a high…
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Sharing the Range: A film about ranch families living with grizzly bears in the Waterton Biosphere Reserve to be released May 8th, 2015. Pincher Creek, AB – April 29, 2015 – The Waterton Biosphere Reserve is proud to announce the upcoming release of a short film, Sharing the Range, on May 8, 2015. The film…
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Experience the wonders of winter in Waterton Lakes National Park ! Participate in interpretive snowshoe hikes to Crandell lake, horse drawn carriage rides, documentary viewings, avalanche awareness, and more indoor and outdoor fun for your entire family ! For more information or to view a complete schedule of events please visit http://www.watertonfestivals.org/ The Waterton Biosphere Reserve…
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An amazing opportunity in Southern Alberta for young people. See the poster above for registration and further details:
2015 is off to an exciting start for The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA) as we published the very first edition of our E-Newsletter. We are eager to share it with you and have provided the following links so you can see for yourselves what the excitement is all about ! January 2015 WBRA Newsletter (PDF)…
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