How to Emerge from Hibernation

Iconic grizzly "The Boss" emerges from hibernation in Bow Valley spring ritual

The emergence of iconic Bow Valley grizzly "The Boss" heralds the return of bear season.

How to Emerge from Hibernation

Women are just like bears. Each spring, we emerge from a winter-induced torpor state and begin the difficult process of relearning how to act like a (human) lady. Here’s a step-by-step guide for reentering polite society. 1. Move Slowly It’s important not to rush when burrowing out from your den of blankets, oversized sweaters, and half-drunk mugs of tea. After all, you haven’t left this comforting soft pile in months, except to urinate and peri…

Banff National Park Warns Of Grizzly Activity After First Sighting Of "The Boss"

Banff National Park is warning visitors to be prepared for bear activity inside the park after the sharing an image from the first sighting of grizzly bear 122, more widely known as “The Boss”. According to CTV News, “The Boss” was spotted in the Lower Bow Valley on April 7, prompting the reminder from the National Park. The park shared the image to their Facebook page along with a warning towards bear safety. Banff National Park is home to an e…

Crash closes Hwy 1 west of Cochrane near Banff

There are major traffic delays near Banff as emergency crews respond to a crash on Hwy 1. Brittney Huerlimann - Facebook .captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } A crash has shut down all westbound lanes of Highway 1 just east of Banff, causing significant traffic delays. The collision occurred approximately 400 metres east of the TransAlta power substation, near the Banff Avenue exit. Emergency crews are on scene, an…