Community Newsletter | Here's what it takes to rehab bear cubs for the wild

By rahmat hidayat

Sabtu, 16 Agustus 2025

Community conversations, events and storytelling. View in browser Saturday, August 16, 2025 From the headlines 'Obsessed with corn': Here's what it takes to rehab bear cubs for the wild The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation is seeing a record number of animals arrive at its rehabilitation facility north of Calgary. Among them are three orphaned black bear cubs being prepared for release in October. Watch Widows of Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau launch foundation in their honour Former Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau was killed a year ago along with his brother Matthew. Meredith Gaudreau spoke with Calgary Eyeopener about the foundation launched in their honour. Watch Hundreds of goats put to work taming overgrown plants in Nose Hill Park The City of Calgary has brought in 800 goats to snack on invasive and overgrown plants in part of Nose Hill Park. Shepherd and self-described goat lady Jeannette Hall says the animals are specially trained to target specific plants. Watch Widows of Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau launch foundation in their honour Former Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau was killed a year ago along with his brother Matthew. Meredith Gaudreau spoke with Calgary Eyeopener about the foundation launched in their honour. Watch Hundreds of goats put to work taming overgrown plants in Nose Hill Park The City has brought in 800 goats to snack on invasive and overgrown plants in part of Nose Hill Park. Shepherd and self-described goat lady Jeannette Hall says the animals are specially trained to target specific plants. Watch More from the headlines Eyes on the sky: Calgary's first student-built space satellite gets ready for liftoff →  Read How changes to City of Calgary bylaws helped reduce dog attacks →  Watch Calgary's tree canopy expansion continues →  Watch More from the headlines Eyes on the sky: Calgary's first student-built space satellite gets ready for liftoff The University of Calgary satellite will help researchers learn about atmospheric winds   →  Read How changes to City of Calgary bylaws helped reduce dog attacks A few years ago, the City of Calgary rewrote its animal control bylaw to better address dog attacks   →  Watch Calgary's tree canopy expansion continues As the City of Calgary works toward doubling its tree canopy by 2060, the northeast quadrant calls for more trees to be planted in its neighbourhoods  →  Watch From the airwaves Bear warning across all of Kananaskis, Bow Valley The whole of Kananaskis and the Bow Valley are under a bear warning until further notice. Calgary Eyeopener checks in with a bear safety expert. Listen Murdoch Mystery contest winner The Homestretch meets the winner of CBC's Murdoch Mysteries Calgary Stampede contest, who got a walk-on role when they filmed here and got to meet her TV idols in person. Listen Bear warning across all of Kananaskis, Bow Valley The whole of Kananaskis and the Bow Valley are under a bear warning until further notice. Calgary Eyeopener checks in with a bear safety expert. Listen Murdoch Mystery contest winner The Homestretch meets the winner of CBC's Murdoch Mysteries Calgary Stampede contest, who got a walk-on role when they filmed here and got to meet her TV idols in person. Listen From CBC Sports Northern Super League: Calgary vs Halifax Cheer on Calgary Wild FC as they go head-to-head with Halifax Tides FC from their home turf at McMahon Stadium. Catch the Northern Super League action live on CBC — Saturday, August 16 at 2 p.m. MT. Watch Northern Super League: Calgary vs Halifax Cheer on Calgary Wild FC as they go head-to-head with Halifax Tides FC from their home turf at McMahon Stadium. Catch the Northern Super League action live on CBC — Saturday, August 16 at 2 p.m. MT. Watch Stream CBC News Calgary. Delivering local news you need, when you need it. ► Watch on CBC Gem Stream CBC News Calgary. Delivering local news you need, when you need it. ► Watch on CBC Gem Share this newsletter or subscribe if this was forwarded to you. Latest news from CBC Calgary CNIB's Calgary housing plan for the sight-impaired starting to come together Aug 16, 2025 08:00 EDT  Can the ZEV mandate survive political pressure and industry objections? Aug 16, 2025 04:00 EDT  Alberta Beef Producers set to split from Canadian Cattle Association over governance concerns Aug 15, 2025 13:04 EDT  Motorcyclist dead after collision north of downtown Calgary: police Aug 15, 2025 21:58 EDT  Calgary's wet weather has resulted in swarm of mosquitoes — but it could mean fewer wasps Aug 15, 2025 18:36 EDT  Follow us View in browser Preferences Feedback Unsubscribe Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 250 Front St. W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3G5, Canada cbc.radio-canada.ca | radio-canada.ca | cbc.ca

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