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Cougar Activity

A young cougar has been seen walking through the neighborhoods of Cougar Creek and Benchland late at night over the past few days.

According to local wildlife trackers, 3 cougars traveled the south side corridors, one very large, most likely male, the other two were smaller , similar size tracks, may be siblings hunting together over the past couple of weeks.

Please walk pets on a leash and do not let your dogs out late at night without your supervision. Always keep a close eye on small children.

Wildlife Activity

This week there were two reports of a cougar in Canmore town site. Public reported the cougar to be hunting rabbits. The cougar was tracked and appeared to have left town site. Cougars are active in the Bow Valley and it is a good reminder to keep pets on leash and supervise children.

There have been no coyote sightings or incidents reported.

Bears are still denning, but may be seen leaving the den as early as late March.

Wildlife continue to be struck on unfenced portions of the highway. Watch for wildlife on the highway and drive the speed limit.

Wildlife activity in the valley is relatively quiet from the perspective of interactions and people. However outdoor enthusiasts should be aware that in the winter there is considerable use of the trails in and around Canmore by people and other species such as cougars, coyotes and ungulates.