Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers has taken in 92 bears this year. Last year, they took in 45. The recent surge in numbers is driven by this year's drought and record-breaking wildfires, says the manager and co-founder.
Sandi Briggs finished work in Clearwater a bit earlier than usual on June 23, and headed home on Highway 5 towards Barriere where she lives with her husband, Colin Brown.
Sandi Briggs finished work in Clearwater a bit earlier than usual on June 23, and headed home on Highway 5 towards Barriere where she lives with her husband, Colin Brown.