Bear killed after visiting Alberta summer village

13-May-2026

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A black bear was killed by Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services last week after reports of it frequenting a populated area.

The bear was killed May 6 after repeatedly being seen in the west-central Alberta summer village of Burnstick Lake in Clearwater County, about 80 kilometres southwest of Red Deer.

In a statement sent to CBC News, the province referred to the bear as "habituated," meaning it had showed little or no reaction to the presence of humans, and as such was considered a potential risk to public safety.

"The incident remains under investigation, and no additional information is available at this time," the province said in a statement.