Re: Bears, Bears, Bears

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Hey there, I too live in Edmonton. I am not sure where you get the idea that there are tons of bear attacks in Alberta. Have a look at this link that posts all documented bear attacks through the 1990's and 2000's to give you a sense. As Kutenay mentioned - read and be prepared. But get out and enjoy yourself and don't let the potential of a bear encounter diminish your pleasure. Most bear encounters have the bear running away:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_bear_attacks_in_North_America_by_decade

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