Grizzly Bear Euthanized Near Bowden

A grizzly bear spotted near Bowden terrorized a chicken coop—officials caught it and euthanized it, handing the carcass to an Indigenous person for traditional use. As grizzlies increasingly roam east of the mountains, sparking deadly encounters, Alberta’s controversial “problem bear” program remains inactive. Though the province claims grizzly numbers are booming, conservationists challenge those claims and push for coexistence over killing. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a19581196e80870