Jasper National Park kicks off New Year with its first grizzly bear sighting January 8, 2025 It may be the dead of winter in the Canadian Rockies when most bears are sleeping, but at least one bruin isn’t fully tucked… Continue Reading
Pets rescued from Jasper National Park wildfire July 28, 2024 **Update: Aug. 1. The Municipality of Jasper posted a pet rescue update: It counted rescues of 21 cats, one dog, four birds, two snakes,… Continue Reading
Grizzly bear and cubs given space with extended road closure in Jasper National Park July 1, 2024 Bears are being given the priority this Canada Day in Jasper National Park. The access road to Lac Beauvert remains closed to vehicle traffic… Continue Reading
‘Tis the season … for wildlife to get tangled in Christmas decorations December 2, 2023 Those who live near — or in — wildlife habitats have learned how to get along with bears, elk and other Rocky Mountain critters…. Continue Reading
Pickup truck trashed by charging elk during rutting season in Jasper National Park September 24, 2023 When wildlife officials warn visitors to stay away — very far away — from elk during rutting season, they really mean it. And here’s… Continue Reading
Watch: Elk trashing inflatable Christmas poop in Jasper National Park December 1, 2020 Amber Homan cracked the case of her Christmas Grinch as soon as she looked at her security camera. One very angry elk was responsible… Continue Reading
Great grey owl with concussion rescued in Jasper National Park January 14, 2020 One great grey owl owes some great big thanks to park wardens in the Canadian Rockies. Parks Canada staff found the big bird along… Continue Reading
Elk attacks truck during rutting season in Jasper National Park September 20, 2018 During fall mating season for elk in the Canadian Rockies, it’s tempting to stop and watch — or capture some images. But it can… Continue Reading
Black bear attacks, kills dog that jumped from car window in Jasper National Park May 24, 2018 This was a devastatingly hard lesson for one dog lover: Animals are unpredictable. A driver pulled over in Jasper National Park to catch a… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Grizzly bear feasting blissfully on moose caught on video October 19, 2016 You expect to see some wildlife in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. But not like this. The Canadian band, The Standstills, were driving north of Jasper National Park… Continue Reading
