The Living with Wildlife column is published monthly in the Rocky Mountain Outlook to create awareness of living with wildlife challenges. We also work with local newspapers, radio and television stations to promote wildlife safety issues through the media on a weekly basis.

The following Living with Wildlife articles (previously WildSmart & You) are published monthly in the Rocky Mountain Outlook. They are based on seasonal wildlife themes and issues. This project is made possible due to the funding of the Calgary Foundation and our partnership with local newspapers, the Rocky Mountain Outlook, the Canmore Leader, as well as the many WildSmart volunteers who write them.

A fruitful approach to bear safety Alberta bears love their veggies. Especially buffaloberries.

Published in the Rocky Mountain Outlook June 2009 PDF document (2 MB) Download

Bear Spray truths revealed As the mantra goes, don't bring a gun to a bear fight. Bring bear spray.

Published in the Rocky Mountain Outlook May 2009 PDF document (1.1 MB) Download

CSI Bear Scientists take grizzlies to the lab.

Published in the Rocky Mountain Outlook April 2009 PDF document (1.05 MB) Download

Wildlife Corridors Finding easy passageway through the Bow Valley is no easy task for Wildlife.

Published in the Rocky Mountain Outlook March 2009 PDF document (726 KB) Download

Coyotes Do Canmore's Coyotes have a people problem? What you can do to coexist.

Published in the Canmore Leader February 2009 PDF document (1.03 MB) Download

Dogs & Wildlife Why leash my dog this winter? What can dog owners do to be WildSmart?

Published in the Canmore Leader January 2009 PDF document (1.21 MB) Download

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