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Black bear destroyed due to habituation By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
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black bear was destroyed on July 10 due to habituation after it was caught in a bear trap at the Fernie ski hill. The BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) has assessed the bear’s activities and number of complaints over a lengthy period of time. “COS determined that the young bear had become very accustomed to people, very aggressive and was breaking into homes,” said Conservation Officer Joe Caravetta. “We deemed it a public safety issue and had to trap and remove this bear.” The bear was roaming around the
ski hill area eating garbage. Soon it became bold enough to walk up to people outside their homes, scare them off, and then eat their dinners. A few days ago it started attempting to break into homes. Bear Aware Coordinator Kathy Murray reminds all residents, visitors and campers to keep all garbage indoors, clean barbeques, keep pet food indoors and secure other attractants and keep doors and windows shut and locked. Living in bear country, managing bear attractants can reduce the chances of bears becoming habituated to garbage and humans as a food source.
Hikers lost and found on Mt. Hosmer By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
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ernie Search and Rescue were called late Saturday afternoon when a woman was reported missing to the RCMP after not showing up for work. Two young women in their early 20's set off on a day hike on Friday, July 12 up Mount Hosmer. They were unprepared for anything more than a day hike yet once they became lost they had to spend the night on the mountain. Teams were sent to search possible trails in the area. The two were found safe and unharmed by rescuers with the
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for us to get the many canvassers and volunteers we need?" The Sensible Policing Act does four things, all within provincial jurisdiction: 1) Instructs all police in BC to spend no time or resources on searches or arrests for marijuana possession. 2) Treats a minor in possession of
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help of Ascent helicopters. They were completely off the trail as they were found two drainages away and heading in the wrong direction. The young ladies did manage to make a fire and huddle together to stay warm as they were wearing shorts and a t-shirt. "If it had not been for the helicopter search, we would not have found them before dark and they would have had to spend another night out,” said Fernie Search & Rescue manager Kat Robinson. “We have been very busy recently. We would like to remind people going out for a long day hike, please have a trip plan
marijuana as if it were alcohol. 3) Formally calls upon the federal government to repeal marijuana prohibition, or give BC an exemption to marijuana prohibition. 4) Creates a provincial commission to figure out the laws and rules needed to legally regulate marijuana cultivation
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and ensure somebody knows where you are and what time you are due back. You should also have these 10 essentials in your pack:" • Flashlight/Headlamp with spare batteries • Whistle • Matches/fire starter • Extra clothing/toque • Pocketknife • Emergency shelter • Food and water • Means of navigation- don't rely on your cell phone as your battery will run out. • Communication - spot devices can tell rescuers exactly where you are. • First Aid kit
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A young black bear was caught in a bear trap on the Fernie ski hill on Wednesday, July 10.
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Sensible BC Tour Coordinator Cindy Heemeryck and Campaign Director Dana Larsen visited Fernie for the upcoming campaign to decriminalize marijuana in BC. Photo by T. Hynd
and sale. Larsen is currently on tour through BC's Kootenay region, building support and training canvassers for the campaign. "We're working to build awareness and register people as canvassers so they will be able to collect signatures," said Larsen.
The Sensible Policing Act has already been endorsed by organizations such as Stop the Violence BC, Health Officers Council of BC, The BC Civil Liberties Association, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, The Vancouver Sun and The Province.