Big bear spotted on northwest edge of city

CTV Calgary: Bear’s appearance in Bearspaw Bill Marks reports on Friday morning’s spotting of a grizzly bear near NW Calgary

Residents in communities on the northwest edge of Calgary are being warning to keep an eye out for a grizzly that was seen wandering through a backyard in Bearspaw.

Janelle Donaldson lives in Blueridge Estates and is used to seeing wildlife in the area.

She was having coffee in her kitchen and was surprised to see a grizzly wander through her yard.

“And it came into my backyard and I happened to have my iPad right there, grabbed my iPad and took a whole bunch of shots, came out on my deck and just got a great shot of this huge bear right below me. It was quite exciting to see, then he just darted out through the back ,” said Donaldson.

Fish and wildlife officers were called out and so far have not seen the big bear. They are cautioning residents in the area to keep an eye out.

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