Bear safety, 101: Grand Forks gets a lesson in awareness - Grand Forks Gazette

Bear safety, 101: Grand Forks gets a lesson in awareness - Grand Forks Gazette

With summer winding down and people getting out to enjoy the sunny days, Wildsafe BC held a special tutorial on how people can keep themselves safe in case they encounter a bear. The nonprofit held a short course on preventing bear encounters and how to safely use bear spray on Aug. 20 at Dick Bartlett Park, with about 20 people attending. During the talk, topics such as walking in groups, making noise and being aware of their surroundings were …