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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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Black Bear trapped in Edsond in Edson
Black Bear trappe
BILL MITCHELL
NEW TRUCK SALES
NORTH
Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
24210 114 Avenue
Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
Website:
www.wsnorth.com
Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224
Phone: 780-453-3452 Fax: 780-447-5317
A black bear that was spotted around the Rotary Skate Board Park and the Cedars Trailer Court in Edson
Summers Drilling
on July 27 was successfully captured and relocated by local Fish and Wildlife officers. submitted
Summers Drilling
by Deanna Mitchener signs of a bear near an of factors that determine If you would like more
Water Well Drilling
urban environment, where a bear will be information about bears, Water Well Drilling
On July 27 a black bear monitoring the situation relocated to, such as the a n o t h e r B e a r S m a r t
was spotted around the and waiting for the bear to reasons why the bear was information session will
Rotary Skateboard Park move on may be a more trapped in the first place. be taking place at A proud Alberta business, since 1917, A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
and the Cedars Trailer appropriate action," Sometimes a bear could Willmore Park on August Summers Drilling specializes in water well Summers Drilling specializes in water well
Court in Edson. explained officer Bagnell. be released an hour away 10 and August 21.
That bear was soon "Bear traps are useful and across one or two Fish and Wildlife drilling and water well repairs. drilling and water well repairs.
successfully captured in a when a bear has become a major waterways, other officers will be there to
bear trap and removed potential risk to public instances, bears could be answer any questions you
from the Edson area to a safety. Fish and wildlife relocated hundreds of have from 4 p.m. until 6
remote location. officers consult with kilometers to a remote p.m.
Julianna Damert with biologists, specialists and area," explained said Special thanks to our
F i s h a n d Wi l d l i f e o t h e r w i l d l i f e Bagnell. Wildlife officers for their
responded to The Weekly professionals when When asked what the hard work on a daily basis
Anchor that the bear had responding to bear difference is when it and for taking time to
been captured around complaints. Some comes to trapping a black come out to meet with the 4405 50 street 780-963-1282
780-963-1282
4405 50 street
9:30 p.m. along the creek variables we consider bear compared to a grizzly p u b l i c t o a n s w e r Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
www
Stony Plain, AB
behind the Cedars Trailer include, what the bear is bear, Bagnell responded, questions.
Court on July 28. doing, whether there are "There is usually a
Michael Bagnell, Fish other bears in the area, heightened response
and Wildlife officer for likelihood of an incidental when dealing with grizzly
the Edson District, catch, if it is a sow with bears as compared to
answered questions in cubs or whether there are black bears because they PUBLIC NOTICE
regards to trapping bears. other options such as are a much larger animal. PUBLIC NOTICE
When asked when Fish removing attractants," A 700lb grizzly requires ACREAGE PHARMS LTD
and Wildlife Officers step said Bagnell. more manpower than a ACREAGE PHARMS LTD.
WATER ACT
in to trap a bear, Michael " A n o f f i c e r o r 150lb black bear, but there WATER ACT
responded, "Public safety technician would speak to is little difference in the NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
is always the first priority. the complainant to gather way a trap is set up."
If there is a risk to the all information available. When asked if bears Notice is given that Acreage Pharms Ltd. has filed an application under the provisions of
public, an immediate The officer would then need to be sedated the Water Act for a Licence for the diversion of 2,190 cubic metres of groundwater from a
response is required. This assess the surrounding whenever they are trapped well located at SW 35-054-14-W5 Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 1920915 for the purpose of Commercial
can include if the bear is area and choose a location and relocated, Bagnell (Greenhouse). The well has a production interval of 30.5 metres to 42.7 metres
habituated, causing w i t h t h e h i g h e s t replied, "Not necessarily, Any person who is directly affected by this application may submit a written statement of
property damage, feeding probability to catch the if they are considered low concern to within 30 days of the date of this notice to:
on unnatural attractants, bear and place the trap. risk. However, it is Environment and Parks
sick or injured, has Once a location is chosen, common to sedate and ear Regulatory Approvals Centre
attacked, injured or killed the trap is baited and set, tag bears to effectively 5th Floor, South Petroleum Plaza
9915 108 Street
pets or livestock, is and the area is closed to identify bears that have Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2G8
present near populated the public using closure been caught more than Phone: 780-427-6311
areas, confined or tape and signage. Fish and once. The required dosage Fax: 780-422-0154
Email: aep.waapplications@gov.ab.ca
exhibiting aggressive or wildlife officers will set to sedate a bear is
defensive behaviour or cameras up to ensure the calculated by using the The written statement of concern should include the following:
the application number: 001-00435441
has injured a human." target bear is captured, estimated weight of the ·
describe concerns that are relevant to matters regulated by the Water Act
·
"On the other hand, if gather information and animal. It could take from ·
explain how the filer of the concern will be directly affected by the activity and/or
someone reports a bear put deterrents in place for 10-30 minutes for the diversion of water proposed in the application
provide the legal land location of the land owned or used by the filer where the
sighting in a natural anyone who may want to drug to set in. Once the ·
concerns described are believed to be applicable
habitat, or the bear is non- disturb the trap," said bear is sedated, it will ·
state the distance between the land owned or used by the filer and the site in the
aggressive or non- Bagnell. remain asleep for about an application
contact information including the full name and mailing address of the filer. Please
threatening behavior, or "Once the bear has been hour before we administer ·
there are unconfirmed caught, there are a number a reversal drug." provide the telephone number and/or email address for ease of contact.
Environment and Parks will review each written statement of concern, seek more information
if needed, and notify each filer by letter of the decision to accept or reject their written
submission as a valid statement of concern. The Public Notice of this application will also be
posted on the Department’s website at https://avw.alberta.ca/PublicNoticesViewer.aspx .
Please quote file number: 00435441
Statements of concern submitted regarding this application are public records which are
accessible by the public and the applicant. Failure to file a statement of concern may affect
the right to file a Notice of Appeal with the Environmental Appeals Board.
Copies of the application and additional information can be obtained from:
Brad Salter
Hydrogeological Consultants Ltd.
Phone: 780-702-2232
Email: brad@hcl.ca
The black bear that was captured in Edson by Fish and Wildlife on July 28 was
safely released in a remote area. submitted
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 4 MONDAY AUGUST 5, 2019 MONDAY JULY 1, 2019 PAGE 25
Black Bear trapped in Edsond in Edson
Black Bear trappe
BILL MITCHELL
NEW TRUCK SALES
NORTH
Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
24210 114 Avenue
Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
Website:
www.wsnorth.com
Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224
Phone: 780-453-3452 Fax: 780-447-5317
A black bear that was spotted around the Rotary Skate Board Park and the Cedars Trailer Court in Edson
Summers Drilling
on July 27 was successfully captured and relocated by local Fish and Wildlife officers. submitted
Summers Drilling
by Deanna Mitchener signs of a bear near an of factors that determine If you would like more
Water Well Drilling
urban environment, where a bear will be information about bears, Water Well Drilling
On July 27 a black bear monitoring the situation relocated to, such as the a n o t h e r B e a r S m a r t
was spotted around the and waiting for the bear to reasons why the bear was information session will
Rotary Skateboard Park move on may be a more trapped in the first place. be taking place at A proud Alberta business, since 1917, A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
and the Cedars Trailer appropriate action," Sometimes a bear could Willmore Park on August Summers Drilling specializes in water well Summers Drilling specializes in water well
Court in Edson. explained officer Bagnell. be released an hour away 10 and August 21.
That bear was soon "Bear traps are useful and across one or two Fish and Wildlife drilling and water well repairs. drilling and water well repairs.
successfully captured in a when a bear has become a major waterways, other officers will be there to
bear trap and removed potential risk to public instances, bears could be answer any questions you
from the Edson area to a safety. Fish and wildlife relocated hundreds of have from 4 p.m. until 6
remote location. officers consult with kilometers to a remote p.m.
Julianna Damert with biologists, specialists and area," explained said Special thanks to our
F i s h a n d Wi l d l i f e o t h e r w i l d l i f e Bagnell. Wildlife officers for their
responded to The Weekly professionals when When asked what the hard work on a daily basis
Anchor that the bear had responding to bear difference is when it and for taking time to
been captured around complaints. Some comes to trapping a black come out to meet with the 4405 50 street 780-963-1282
780-963-1282
4405 50 street
9:30 p.m. along the creek variables we consider bear compared to a grizzly p u b l i c t o a n s w e r Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
www
Stony Plain, AB
behind the Cedars Trailer include, what the bear is bear, Bagnell responded, questions.
Court on July 28. doing, whether there are "There is usually a
Michael Bagnell, Fish other bears in the area, heightened response
and Wildlife officer for likelihood of an incidental when dealing with grizzly
the Edson District, catch, if it is a sow with bears as compared to
answered questions in cubs or whether there are black bears because they PUBLIC NOTICE
regards to trapping bears. other options such as are a much larger animal. PUBLIC NOTICE
When asked when Fish removing attractants," A 700lb grizzly requires ACREAGE PHARMS LTD
and Wildlife Officers step said Bagnell. more manpower than a ACREAGE PHARMS LTD.
WATER ACT
in to trap a bear, Michael " A n o f f i c e r o r 150lb black bear, but there WATER ACT
responded, "Public safety technician would speak to is little difference in the NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
is always the first priority. the complainant to gather way a trap is set up."
If there is a risk to the all information available. When asked if bears Notice is given that Acreage Pharms Ltd. has filed an application under the provisions of
public, an immediate The officer would then need to be sedated the Water Act for a Licence for the diversion of 2,190 cubic metres of groundwater from a
response is required. This assess the surrounding whenever they are trapped well located at SW 35-054-14-W5 Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 1920915 for the purpose of Commercial
can include if the bear is area and choose a location and relocated, Bagnell (Greenhouse). The well has a production interval of 30.5 metres to 42.7 metres
habituated, causing w i t h t h e h i g h e s t replied, "Not necessarily, Any person who is directly affected by this application may submit a written statement of
property damage, feeding probability to catch the if they are considered low concern to within 30 days of the date of this notice to:
on unnatural attractants, bear and place the trap. risk. However, it is Environment and Parks
sick or injured, has Once a location is chosen, common to sedate and ear Regulatory Approvals Centre
attacked, injured or killed the trap is baited and set, tag bears to effectively 5th Floor, South Petroleum Plaza
9915 108 Street
pets or livestock, is and the area is closed to identify bears that have Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2G8
present near populated the public using closure been caught more than Phone: 780-427-6311
areas, confined or tape and signage. Fish and once. The required dosage Fax: 780-422-0154
Email: aep.waapplications@gov.ab.ca
exhibiting aggressive or wildlife officers will set to sedate a bear is
defensive behaviour or cameras up to ensure the calculated by using the The written statement of concern should include the following:
the application number: 001-00435441
has injured a human." target bear is captured, estimated weight of the ·
describe concerns that are relevant to matters regulated by the Water Act
·
"On the other hand, if gather information and animal. It could take from ·
explain how the filer of the concern will be directly affected by the activity and/or
someone reports a bear put deterrents in place for 10-30 minutes for the diversion of water proposed in the application
provide the legal land location of the land owned or used by the filer where the
sighting in a natural anyone who may want to drug to set in. Once the ·
concerns described are believed to be applicable
habitat, or the bear is non- disturb the trap," said bear is sedated, it will ·
state the distance between the land owned or used by the filer and the site in the
aggressive or non- Bagnell. remain asleep for about an application
contact information including the full name and mailing address of the filer. Please
threatening behavior, or "Once the bear has been hour before we administer ·
there are unconfirmed caught, there are a number a reversal drug." provide the telephone number and/or email address for ease of contact.
Environment and Parks will review each written statement of concern, seek more information
if needed, and notify each filer by letter of the decision to accept or reject their written
submission as a valid statement of concern. The Public Notice of this application will also be
posted on the Department’s website at https://avw.alberta.ca/PublicNoticesViewer.aspx .
Please quote file number: 00435441
Statements of concern submitted regarding this application are public records which are
accessible by the public and the applicant. Failure to file a statement of concern may affect
the right to file a Notice of Appeal with the Environmental Appeals Board.
Copies of the application and additional information can be obtained from:
Brad Salter
Hydrogeological Consultants Ltd.
Phone: 780-702-2232
Email: brad@hcl.ca
The black bear that was captured in Edson by Fish and Wildlife on July 28 was
safely released in a remote area. submitted
