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Cathy Ellis

Cathy Ellis

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Recent Work by Cathy

Death of two female grizzlies on train tracks ‘pretty significant blow’ to Banff bear population

Death of two female grizzlies on train tracks ‘pretty significant blow’ to Banff bear population

Grizzly bear 122, a.k.a The Boss, who was mating with one of the female grizzlies that ended up dead, fled from the approaching without injury
Bold black bear to be trapped, conditioned to stay away from busy areas in Banff National Park

Bold black bear to be trapped, conditioned to stay away from busy areas in Banff National Park

Parks Canada is attempting to change the behaviour of a young black bear in Banff National Park using aversive conditioning techniques. The bear has developed a taste for human food, and officials are hoping to reverse this dangerous trend before it's too late.
No stopping zone issued to protect bears in Kootenay National Park

No stopping zone issued to protect bears in Kootenay National Park

“Narrow shoulders and blind corners, combined with multiple bears focussed on finding food, make stopping here unsafe."
Banff gearing up for displaced Kananaskis Country visitors due to G7 summit no-go zone

Banff gearing up for displaced Kananaskis Country visitors due to G7 summit no-go zone

Visitors are urged to follow the recommendations of the Town of Banff to take transit, of if they do drive, to park at the free train station intercept lot.
Vintage vehicle found deep beneath Banff National Park lake, solves decades-old mystery

Vintage vehicle found deep beneath Banff National Park lake, solves decades-old mystery

"It was incredible that we actually found it and that we’re able to dive that.”
Dog trampled, killed by elk in Canmore

Dog trampled, killed by elk in Canmore

Fish and Wildlife confirmed dog did not survive the elk attack
Kootenay National Park wildfire extinguished

Kootenay National Park wildfire extinguished

Fire crews were able to respond quickly when the wildfire was reported on an emergency phone in Kootenay National Park
Parks Canada initial attack crews battling wildfire in Kootenay National Park

Parks Canada initial attack crews battling wildfire in Kootenay National Park

Lightning sparked a wildfire in Kootenay National Park
Banff's Senator Sorensen experiences 'pomp and circumstance' of King's visit to Canada

Banff's Senator Sorensen experiences 'pomp and circumstance' of King's visit to Canada

“There was such a renewed sense of national pride and unity.”
G7 Summit to bring up to 700 journalists to Banff

G7 Summit to bring up to 700 journalists to Banff

“It’s going to be a busy weekend for you, but it’s not going to be something that is extraordinarily busy because of the fact that we control the number of people that are accessing the international media centre.”
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