PHOTO: RCMP capture arresting sight in downtown Salmon Arm

PHOTO: RCMP capture arresting sight in downtown Salmon Arm

Published 9:30 am Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Tuesday night was alright for a bear to explore downtown Salmon Arm.

On March 28, Salmon Arm RCMP captured photos of a bear roaming the core after dark.

The arresting sight serves as a reminder that bears have emerged from winter hibernation and are looking for food. Residents – and businesses – are reminded to manage attractants.

The BC SPCA advises the following:

• Keep garbage, recycling and compost inside until pick-up day;

• Regularly clean garbage and recycling bins, cover food compost with dry leaves or grass clippings;

• Pick up ripe and fallen fruit daily, harvest ripe vegetables;

• Clean barbecue grills after every use, store when not in use; and

• Don’t leave pet food outside or use bird feeders from April to October.

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