They're one of the most magnificent animals on the planet. For years, they've been a threatened species in Alberta. But grizzly bears will soon be hunted again after the UCP government quietly lifted a 20 year ban. In this episode, we investigate changes to the Wildlife Act allowing "problem" bears to be targeted by sport hunters, and learn what wildlife biologists and other experts think about Alberta's plan.

3:15 | Renowned wildlife photographer John E. Marriott tells us why he thinks Alberta's making a big mistake allowing selective grizzly hunts. 

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36:28 | We highlight our favourite ways to beat the summer heat in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper!

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39:46 | Dr. Sarah Elmeligi, bear biologist and MLA for Banff-Kananaskis, tells us about her research as a biologist and takes us behind the scenes of the politics of the Wildlife Act. 

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