I have never been there myself.
But my friend post some FB pics they got small ski hill there too.
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But my friend post some FB pics they got small ski hill there too.
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If anyone interested, Canada still needs more people.
Yes. Plenty of space for people too. But it is very cold. High taxes. No maids. Not suitable for most Singaporeans.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/heat-wildfires-1.6084114
Bob Weber · The Canadian Press · Posted: Jun 29, 2021 7:19 AM MT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
A helicopter battles a wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alta., on Wednesday May 4, 2016. Forestry experts hope clear, blue skies hold over Western Canada as unprecedented hot weather creates an extreme wildfire risk in the region. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)
Forestry experts hope clear, blue skies hold over Western Canada as unprecedented hot weather pushes wildfire risks to levels just as record-breaking.
"The silver lining to this current heat wave thus far is that it's so hot and it's such a stable atmosphere that it's suppressing lightning activity," University of Alberta wildfire scientist Mike Flannigan said Monday.
"If there's no ignition, we don't have a problem."
That's a big if.
A community in central British Columbia broke Canada's all-time heat record Sunday with a temperature of 46 C and even northerly cities like Edmonton are expected to near the 40 C mark this week.
Those temperatures have much of the west nervously eyeing the sky for a spark that could touch off dust-dry forests.
"Temperatures are in uncharted territory," said Yan Boulanger, a forest ecologist for Natural Resources Canada. "Those indices for forest fire are very, very high right now."
"I would say they are extremely extreme right now," Boulanger said.
So far, wildfires haven't been a major problem. Although 19 fires have sprung up in B.C. over the last two days, most remain under five hectares in size.
"It's nice to see our initial attack crews have had that success," said Jean Strong of the B.C. Wildfire Service.
She said the service is already positioning crews where the heat has been greatest. Airplanes are flying over forests looking for smoke and wardens and enforcement officers are monitoring human behaviour on the ground.
"If they get to the fire when it's still small, you can put it out.
"But when you get extreme conditions like we're seeing, that window is 20 minutes. You've got 20 minutes to put that fire out, then look out."
The province cut staffing for fire lookout towers in 2019, but a statement from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen said the government has invested in other tools.
"Alberta Wildfire is always adapting and improving firefighting techniques and technologies from around the world."
In a release, the ministry said artificial intelligence, crowdsourcing and smoke-spotting cameras will be used to supplement existing wildfire lookouts.
Flannigan points out that early-season wildfires are most often caused by humans. The lightning season, he said, is just beginning.
"If this continues, it could be a horrific summer for fires."
This week's temperatures are creating a risk that's quite literally off the charts, Boulanger said.
"These kinds of situations occur only once in 10,000 years."
Regions from Siberia to Australia have seen extreme weather conditions and extreme wildfires over the past few years, Flannigan said.
Get used to it, he warned.
"This is a climate change signal."
Extremely extreme': High temperatures push western wildfire risk into uncharted territory
'If this continues, it could be a horrific summer for fires,' warns one wildfire expert
Bob Weber · The Canadian Press · Posted: Jun 29, 2021 7:19 AM MT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
A helicopter battles a wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alta., on Wednesday May 4, 2016. Forestry experts hope clear, blue skies hold over Western Canada as unprecedented hot weather creates an extreme wildfire risk in the region. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)
Forestry experts hope clear, blue skies hold over Western Canada as unprecedented hot weather pushes wildfire risks to levels just as record-breaking.
"The silver lining to this current heat wave thus far is that it's so hot and it's such a stable atmosphere that it's suppressing lightning activity," University of Alberta wildfire scientist Mike Flannigan said Monday.
"If there's no ignition, we don't have a problem."
That's a big if.
A community in central British Columbia broke Canada's all-time heat record Sunday with a temperature of 46 C and even northerly cities like Edmonton are expected to near the 40 C mark this week.
Those temperatures have much of the west nervously eyeing the sky for a spark that could touch off dust-dry forests.
"Temperatures are in uncharted territory," said Yan Boulanger, a forest ecologist for Natural Resources Canada. "Those indices for forest fire are very, very high right now."
Only minutes to spare
Just a couple weeks ago, the department's wildfire risk maps showed most of Western Canada to be at average or even below-average risk. No longer."I would say they are extremely extreme right now," Boulanger said.
So far, wildfires haven't been a major problem. Although 19 fires have sprung up in B.C. over the last two days, most remain under five hectares in size.
"It's nice to see our initial attack crews have had that success," said Jean Strong of the B.C. Wildfire Service.
She said the service is already positioning crews where the heat has been greatest. Airplanes are flying over forests looking for smoke and wardens and enforcement officers are monitoring human behaviour on the ground.
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"If they get to the fire when it's still small, you can put it out.
"But when you get extreme conditions like we're seeing, that window is 20 minutes. You've got 20 minutes to put that fire out, then look out."
Drones and gels
Alberta is facing this year's fire season with new technology such as drone aircraft and gels that enhance water's fire-extinguishing capacity.The province cut staffing for fire lookout towers in 2019, but a statement from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen said the government has invested in other tools.
"Alberta Wildfire is always adapting and improving firefighting techniques and technologies from around the world."
In a release, the ministry said artificial intelligence, crowdsourcing and smoke-spotting cameras will be used to supplement existing wildfire lookouts.
Flannigan points out that early-season wildfires are most often caused by humans. The lightning season, he said, is just beginning.
"If this continues, it could be a horrific summer for fires."
This week's temperatures are creating a risk that's quite literally off the charts, Boulanger said.
"These kinds of situations occur only once in 10,000 years."
Regions from Siberia to Australia have seen extreme weather conditions and extreme wildfires over the past few years, Flannigan said.
Get used to it, he warned.
"This is a climate change signal."
https://www.calgary.ca/csps/parks/locations/nw-parks/dale-hodges-park.html
Nice park by the Bow River in Calgary.
Great for cycling!
Lots of tracks on tarmack and dirt trails.
They also have bumps and slopes to do jumps.
The city spent money to create these ponds. They put gravel to make the different segments in the pond. This place used to be a gravel quarry
Mallory ducks. Green head is male. Brown is female. Lots part tor-ing.
See the line? That's track for bikes.
Bed of rocks by the river. Can skip the rocks on the river.
Nice park by the Bow River in Calgary.
Great for cycling!
Lots of tracks on tarmack and dirt trails.
They also have bumps and slopes to do jumps.
The city spent money to create these ponds. They put gravel to make the different segments in the pond. This place used to be a gravel quarry
Mallory ducks. Green head is male. Brown is female. Lots part tor-ing.
See the line? That's track for bikes.
Bed of rocks by the river. Can skip the rocks on the river.
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Can so eone move this to the immigration section?
Takakkaw Falls
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attracti...l_Park_Kootenay_Rockies_British_Columbia.html
I lived in Canada for 11 years only went to this falls Aug 2020! Drove past the turn off many times but never went in!
Highest waterfall in Canada.
Water is like milky
Hungry passerby
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attracti...l_Park_Kootenay_Rockies_British_Columbia.html
I lived in Canada for 11 years only went to this falls Aug 2020! Drove past the turn off many times but never went in!
Highest waterfall in Canada.
Water is like milky
Hungry passerby
This thread is for food sightseeing etc in Canada. like "A Singaporean's Guide to Living in Thailand" by Froggy and yinyang. Except in Canada.
Shoveling snow.
When shoveling you want to do it properly and shovel enough so that the driveway pavement can be seen and all clear. Dont do half ass job like these sinkies did. I had to finish up for them.
I shoveled until it was dark
And the salt snow melter is not really meant for snow lah! It is for ice. So dont be lazy and just throw snow melter on heavy snow. All it does it melt it then become ice ! Still got to shovel lah!
Canada is really not for everyone. very tough lots of work. Shovel snow. Mow the lawn. handyman fix it. Not for everyone.
Snow removal companies make quite good money also. Just get contract paid monthly then when got snow go to clients house to clear snow. If no snow relax jack
When shoveling you want to do it properly and shovel enough so that the driveway pavement can be seen and all clear. Dont do half ass job like these sinkies did. I had to finish up for them.
I shoveled until it was dark
And the salt snow melter is not really meant for snow lah! It is for ice. So dont be lazy and just throw snow melter on heavy snow. All it does it melt it then become ice ! Still got to shovel lah!
Canada is really not for everyone. very tough lots of work. Shovel snow. Mow the lawn. handyman fix it. Not for everyone.
Snow removal companies make quite good money also. Just get contract paid monthly then when got snow go to clients house to clear snow. If no snow relax jack
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a couple of sushi restaurants at whitehorse in yukon.
https://www.sakurawhitehorse.ca/
other one is asahiya. both good.
https://www.sakurawhitehorse.ca/
other one is asahiya. both good.
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you have to stop by whitehorse in yukon territory. may be last stop for a good meal before heading to no-mans land north.
Actually when it comes to shoveling snow.....I am quite sick of it already now. First few years quite fun lah. And also cos you dont do it all year round. But as I am getting older more aches and pains less fit also.
I recently bought a used Husqvarna Leaf Blower. Will use it to blow the light snow during winter.
Back in 2018 I bought a 3 stage snow blower cos so many days super heavy snow shovel until back pain. But realized while it is heavy duty and does the work during heavy snow days.....not very practical for most regular snow days. Too big. Must steer. And even after it does the work the pavement is not really totally clear. Got to still shovel a bit. Also not practical.
Snow is not for everyone. I know my sister and her husband hated the snow and having to shovel.
Canada is not all that great. Weather is very harsh. You need to be quite tough to live here. Not for those who are physically very guniang type.
I recently bought a used Husqvarna Leaf Blower. Will use it to blow the light snow during winter.
Back in 2018 I bought a 3 stage snow blower cos so many days super heavy snow shovel until back pain. But realized while it is heavy duty and does the work during heavy snow days.....not very practical for most regular snow days. Too big. Must steer. And even after it does the work the pavement is not really totally clear. Got to still shovel a bit. Also not practical.
Snow is not for everyone. I know my sister and her husband hated the snow and having to shovel.
Canada is not all that great. Weather is very harsh. You need to be quite tough to live here. Not for those who are physically very guniang type.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...-wave-heat-dome-temperature-records-1.6084203
Heat dome coming to my area liao!
6:40
There are worries about public safety as Western Canada’s dangerous heatwave intensifies, with no relief in sight. 6:40
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Extreme heat warnings remain in place over much of Western Canada as a historic heat wave that has shattered 103 all-time heat records across B.C., Alberta, Yukon and N.W.T. moves eastward.
The "heat dome" responsible for the unprecedented weather is now settling over British Columbia's Interior and parts of Alberta.
Environment Canada warns that more records will be broken in B.C.'s Interior on Tuesday, after the village of Lytton registered the highest temperature ever recorded in Canada, 47.9 C, on Monday.
In the Alberta Rockies, a high of 39 C is expected Tuesday in Jasper breaking the previous all-time record of 35.1 C set this weekend. The mercury is predicted to top 40 degrees in parts of the province including Grande Prairie; Edmonton and Calgary will reach highs of 36 C.
It was 38.1 C in the community of Nahanni Butte, N.W.T., on Monday, the highest temperature ever recorded in the territory.
Environment Canada has also issued four heat warnings for regions along Manitoba's western boundary. Forecasters warn extreme conditions will persist across the Prairies at least through this week and possibly into next.
Armel Castellan, a meteorologist with the weather agency, said the number of records falling has him at a loss for words.
"There's really no hyperbole strong enough for this," he said. "We're just flummoxed with how much these records are breaking."
A man sprays water over his head at a public water station in Vancouver on Monday. Coastal areas will see some relief from the heat on Tuesday, but temperatures inland will once again be extreme, forecasters say. (Ben Nelms/CBC)
B.C.'s South Coast is expected to see some relief Tuesday as marine air flows in from the Juan de Fuca Strait and temperatures drop by a few degrees. But they remain unseasonably high — close to 10 C above normal temperatures for late June.
"We know this is going to be a killer event," he said.
The elderly, children, outdoor workers, homeless people and those with pre-existing medical conditions are all at greater risk of heat-related illness and death.
B.C.'s extreme temperatures led to a spike in 911 calls requiring paramedics over the weekend, according to Emergency Health Services. Between Friday and Monday morning, ambulances responded to 187 calls related to heat exhaustion and 52 related to heat stroke.
A person uses a misting station in Vancouver on Monday. (Ben Nelms/CBC)
The danger is intensified by the fact that nighttime lows are not dropping to normal levels, offering no relief and recovery time from the heat.
On Monday, the surge of British Columbians turning on air conditioning to cope with the hot weather led BC Hydro to shatter electricity demand records for a third consecutive day.
"We know this is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to heat events," Castellan said. "We needed to expect this and to expect more of it."
WATCH | Western Canada heat wave 'dangerous and record-breaking,' meteorologist says:
3:20
A heat wave in Western Canada that led to the highest temperature ever recorded in this country on Sunday will continue for several more days, says CBC News meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe. 3:20
He said the ripple effects of an extreme event like this one are "massive." Already, hot and dry conditions have pushed the wildfire risk over Western Canada into extreme levels and an exceedingly fast snow melt has put communities at risk of flash flooding.
Environment Canada is calling for a chance of lightning Wednesday night in the parched southern B.C. Interior where evacuation alerts were issued Monday as a wildfire grew to nearly two square kilometres. A provincewide campfire ban comes into effect at noon Wednesday.
Here are some tips to stay safe in extreme heat:
Heat dome coming to my area liao!
Heat dome moves toward Alberta after shattering temperature records in B.C., N.W.T.
N.W.T. recorded its highest ever temperature Monday — 38.1 C in Nahanni Butte
Eva Uguen-Csenge · CBC News · Posted: Jun 29, 2021 7:45 AM PT | Last Updated: 37 minutes ago
Record-breaking heatwave hits Western Canada
16 hours ago6:40
There are worries about public safety as Western Canada’s dangerous heatwave intensifies, with no relief in sight. 6:40
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Extreme heat warnings remain in place over much of Western Canada as a historic heat wave that has shattered 103 all-time heat records across B.C., Alberta, Yukon and N.W.T. moves eastward.
The "heat dome" responsible for the unprecedented weather is now settling over British Columbia's Interior and parts of Alberta.
Environment Canada warns that more records will be broken in B.C.'s Interior on Tuesday, after the village of Lytton registered the highest temperature ever recorded in Canada, 47.9 C, on Monday.
In the Alberta Rockies, a high of 39 C is expected Tuesday in Jasper breaking the previous all-time record of 35.1 C set this weekend. The mercury is predicted to top 40 degrees in parts of the province including Grande Prairie; Edmonton and Calgary will reach highs of 36 C.
It was 38.1 C in the community of Nahanni Butte, N.W.T., on Monday, the highest temperature ever recorded in the territory.
Environment Canada has also issued four heat warnings for regions along Manitoba's western boundary. Forecasters warn extreme conditions will persist across the Prairies at least through this week and possibly into next.
Armel Castellan, a meteorologist with the weather agency, said the number of records falling has him at a loss for words.
"There's really no hyperbole strong enough for this," he said. "We're just flummoxed with how much these records are breaking."
A man sprays water over his head at a public water station in Vancouver on Monday. Coastal areas will see some relief from the heat on Tuesday, but temperatures inland will once again be extreme, forecasters say. (Ben Nelms/CBC)
B.C.'s South Coast is expected to see some relief Tuesday as marine air flows in from the Juan de Fuca Strait and temperatures drop by a few degrees. But they remain unseasonably high — close to 10 C above normal temperatures for late June.
A 'killer event'
Heat that intense and lasting for several days is not only uncomfortable but life threatening, said Castellan."We know this is going to be a killer event," he said.
The elderly, children, outdoor workers, homeless people and those with pre-existing medical conditions are all at greater risk of heat-related illness and death.
B.C.'s extreme temperatures led to a spike in 911 calls requiring paramedics over the weekend, according to Emergency Health Services. Between Friday and Monday morning, ambulances responded to 187 calls related to heat exhaustion and 52 related to heat stroke.
A person uses a misting station in Vancouver on Monday. (Ben Nelms/CBC)
The danger is intensified by the fact that nighttime lows are not dropping to normal levels, offering no relief and recovery time from the heat.
On Monday, the surge of British Columbians turning on air conditioning to cope with the hot weather led BC Hydro to shatter electricity demand records for a third consecutive day.
Climate change linked to extreme weather
Meteorologists watching the extreme weather event have overwhelmingly linked its cause to climate change and a warming planet."We know this is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to heat events," Castellan said. "We needed to expect this and to expect more of it."
WATCH | Western Canada heat wave 'dangerous and record-breaking,' meteorologist says:
Western Canada heat wave 'dangerous and record-breaking,' meteorologist says
1 day ago3:20
A heat wave in Western Canada that led to the highest temperature ever recorded in this country on Sunday will continue for several more days, says CBC News meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe. 3:20
He said the ripple effects of an extreme event like this one are "massive." Already, hot and dry conditions have pushed the wildfire risk over Western Canada into extreme levels and an exceedingly fast snow melt has put communities at risk of flash flooding.
Environment Canada is calling for a chance of lightning Wednesday night in the parched southern B.C. Interior where evacuation alerts were issued Monday as a wildfire grew to nearly two square kilometres. A provincewide campfire ban comes into effect at noon Wednesday.
Staying cool in extreme heat
Those living in the areas affected by the heat wave are being advised to take certain precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses, which can sometimes be life-threatening.Here are some tips to stay safe in extreme heat:
- Avoid the direct sun as much as possible.
- Plan to spend time in a cool, or air-conditioned place, such as a library, a mall or even a movie theatre if you can.
- Drink a lot of water, even before you feel thirsty.
- Avoid strenuous activity and exercise.
- Avoid sunburn and wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher on exposed skin and an SPF 30 lip balm.
- Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat, or use an umbrella for shade.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-stampede-2021-new-midway-foods-1.6084192
Wah got fried Kway Chup coming!
Both Flamin' Hot Cheeto mini doughnuts, left, and the pork intestine on a stick, right, are new additions to the Calgary Stampede's midway food offerings. (Photos courtesy of Calgary Stampede)
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Calgary Stampede 2021 will certainly be different from years previous but one constant remains: there will be wacky, and sometimes unorthodox, midway food available for purchase.
The Calgary Stampede has released a list of new food for the event, including Flamin' Hot Cheetos mini doughnuts, pickle lemonade and deep fried pork intestines on a stick.
Those who have always wanted to try a seafood ramen poutine can do so, and if you've ever been curious what a sushi tacos tastes like, this year is your opportunity to try them.
The event begins July 9 and runs for 10 days.
Here's a look at some other new additions you can try, if you feel temped enough to visit the grounds this year.
(Photo courtesy of Calgary Stampede.)
(Photo courtesy of Calgary Stampede.)
(Photo courtesy of Calgary Stampede.)
(Photo courtesy of Calgary Stampede.)
(Photo courtesy of Calgary Stampede.)
Wah got fried Kway Chup coming!
Flamin' Hot Cheetos doughnuts and fried pork intestine: new Calgary Stampede foods announced
Care to try seafood ramen poutine?
CBC News · Posted: Jun 29, 2021 10:41 AM MT | Last Updated: 33 minutes ago
Both Flamin' Hot Cheeto mini doughnuts, left, and the pork intestine on a stick, right, are new additions to the Calgary Stampede's midway food offerings. (Photos courtesy of Calgary Stampede)
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Calgary Stampede 2021 will certainly be different from years previous but one constant remains: there will be wacky, and sometimes unorthodox, midway food available for purchase.
The Calgary Stampede has released a list of new food for the event, including Flamin' Hot Cheetos mini doughnuts, pickle lemonade and deep fried pork intestines on a stick.
Those who have always wanted to try a seafood ramen poutine can do so, and if you've ever been curious what a sushi tacos tastes like, this year is your opportunity to try them.
The event begins July 9 and runs for 10 days.
Here's a look at some other new additions you can try, if you feel temped enough to visit the grounds this year.
Butter chicken bombs
(Photo courtesy of Calgary Stampede.)
Louisiana gator bites
(Photo courtesy of Calgary Stampede.)
Rainbow grilled cheese
(Photo courtesy of Calgary Stampede.)
Pickle lemonade
(Photo courtesy of Calgary Stampede.)
Cool Ranch Doritos corn dog
(Photo courtesy of Calgary Stampede.)
Cotton candy soft serve ice cream
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-second-coyote-killed-1.6084486
I think the question people are asking is whether there is Rabies going on with the coyotes. Usually they dont tend to attack humans.
A string of attacks by unusually aggressive coyotes, like this one shown in a file photo, has spurred the City of Calgary to euthanize a second coyote in the northwest part of the city. (Submitted by Albert Lee)
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An aggressive coyote linked to a spate of attacks on people in northwest Calgary has been euthanized, the city confirmed. It is the second coyote to be killed in the past two weeks after several Calgarians were attacked.
On June 22, an unusually aggressive animal believed to be responsible for three attacks in Nolan Hill was captured and killed by a city contractor.
On Tuesday, the city said a second coyote involved in the recent incidents in Tuscany had been killed, in an emailed statement. The two neighbourhoods where the attacks took place are about 10 kilometres apart.
The second coyote is suspected in attacks on four people in the past several days, said city spokesperson Lincoln Julie in a press conference Monday.
The victims included a woman sitting on her deck and a high school graduate sitting on the grass in a city park.
Recent coyote attacks happened in the community of Tuscany, represented by the left pin, days after an aggressive coyote was put down in the community of Nolan Hill, right pin. (Google Maps)
Fish and Wildlife have been monitoring several coyotes in the area over the past week, said Ward 1 Coun. Ward Sutherland in an interview Tuesday.
That's how they were able to identify the aggressive coyote last night, he said.
He says it is not known if it was the same coyote involved in every attack in Tuscany and that monitoring will continue in the area for the near future.
The councillor says part of the problem is that people have been feeding wild animals, which results in the animals becoming comfortable enough to leave wooded areas.
"The fact that the coyotes are coming into people's yards … that's your indication they're getting fed … or their garbage isn't covered up — that type of thing," he said.
"This is really atypical," said Shelley Alexander, a coyote researcher at the University of Calgary.
This aggressive behaviour toward humans is usually caused by deliberate feeding of coyotes, she says.
Alexander says "prevention is key" and that removing food sources offered by humans is a way to avoid this type of behaviour.
She says it's odd that there is more than one coyote acting this way, and that on average, there are fewer than three coyote attacks on humans across Canada per year.
In a Facebook post Tuesday morning, Sutherland urged Calgarians to call 311 to report sightings and locations of animals like bobcats and coyotes.
I think the question people are asking is whether there is Rabies going on with the coyotes. Usually they dont tend to attack humans.
Second coyote put down after attacks on people in northwest Calgary
Six people have been bitten by coyotes in two weeks
CBC News · Posted: Jun 29, 2021 1:32 PM MT | Last Updated: 7 minutes ago
A string of attacks by unusually aggressive coyotes, like this one shown in a file photo, has spurred the City of Calgary to euthanize a second coyote in the northwest part of the city. (Submitted by Albert Lee)
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An aggressive coyote linked to a spate of attacks on people in northwest Calgary has been euthanized, the city confirmed. It is the second coyote to be killed in the past two weeks after several Calgarians were attacked.
On June 22, an unusually aggressive animal believed to be responsible for three attacks in Nolan Hill was captured and killed by a city contractor.
On Tuesday, the city said a second coyote involved in the recent incidents in Tuscany had been killed, in an emailed statement. The two neighbourhoods where the attacks took place are about 10 kilometres apart.
The second coyote is suspected in attacks on four people in the past several days, said city spokesperson Lincoln Julie in a press conference Monday.
The victims included a woman sitting on her deck and a high school graduate sitting on the grass in a city park.
Recent coyote attacks happened in the community of Tuscany, represented by the left pin, days after an aggressive coyote was put down in the community of Nolan Hill, right pin. (Google Maps)
Fish and Wildlife have been monitoring several coyotes in the area over the past week, said Ward 1 Coun. Ward Sutherland in an interview Tuesday.
That's how they were able to identify the aggressive coyote last night, he said.
- Second aggressive coyote suspected in northwest Calgary attacks will be euthanized, city says
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'I just felt something grab my leg': Calgary woman describes coyote attack that sent her to hospital with bite
He says it is not known if it was the same coyote involved in every attack in Tuscany and that monitoring will continue in the area for the near future.
The councillor says part of the problem is that people have been feeding wild animals, which results in the animals becoming comfortable enough to leave wooded areas.
"The fact that the coyotes are coming into people's yards … that's your indication they're getting fed … or their garbage isn't covered up — that type of thing," he said.
'This is really atypical'
Over the past two weeks, six Calgarians have been bitten by coyotes in the city's northwest, three in Nolan Hill and three in Tuscany."This is really atypical," said Shelley Alexander, a coyote researcher at the University of Calgary.
This aggressive behaviour toward humans is usually caused by deliberate feeding of coyotes, she says.
Alexander says "prevention is key" and that removing food sources offered by humans is a way to avoid this type of behaviour.
She says it's odd that there is more than one coyote acting this way, and that on average, there are fewer than three coyote attacks on humans across Canada per year.
In a Facebook post Tuesday morning, Sutherland urged Calgarians to call 311 to report sightings and locations of animals like bobcats and coyotes.
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if sinkies grew up with and relied heavily on maids, they would not make it in canada nor most parts of californicate.
My family had maid from when I was 8 years old. I still ok leh.
But my sisters grew up with maid since they were born. When maid got fired they would cry one.
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by 8 years old, the helplessness and dependency are no longer ingrained. moreover, you went thru’ ns. humbled, humiliated, hounded, hantum’d, harassed, hongkang’d. sure can survive in harsh conditions.
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