The Sage Trail in the Takhini neighbourhood of Whitehorse is temporarily closed due to the presence of a bear with cubs in the area, according to a Facebook post from the City of Whitehorse. 

The trail runs parallel to Range Road, behind houses and buildings and the Takhini arena in the Takhini neighbourhood. According to the Facebook post, municipal parks staff closed the trail after receiving multiple reports of a mother bear with cubs in the area. People are being asked to avoid the area and obey posted signage. 

The closure of the Sage Trail comes after the Millennium Trail in Riverdale was also closed due to bear presence on July 21.  Last year, a bear was killed by conservation officers after breaking into Yukon University, also located in the Takhini neighbourhood. 

Conservation officers were at the Sage Trail on the morning of July 31, according to the City’s post. They will continue to monitor the area. If you see a bear in the area, you are encouraged to reach out to conservation officers at 1-800-661-0525. The City is asking people who use trails in the city to carry bear spray, slow down, stay alert, and make noise. 

Contact Talar Stockton at talar.stockton@yukon-news.com 

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