Death inspires website for outdoor enthusiasts
Last Updated: Monday, June 5, 2006 | 2:44 PM MT
CBC News
A website to help people avoid dangerous encounters with wildlife in Alberta's backcountry was inspired by a woman killed by a grizzly bear.
Monday marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Isabelle Dube, 36.
Dube, a mother of one, was running with friends near the Silver Tip Golf Course in Canmore when they encountered the grizzly.
Her friends backed away, while Dube climbed a tree to escape the animal. When wildlife officers reached the scene, they discovered that the bear had killed her.
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In Dube's memory, outdoor enthusiasts have now started a website on how people can peacefully co-exist with wildlife.
On it, users can post up-to-date information about popular biking and hiking trails around southern Alberta, from the foothills all the way into the mountains.
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The project is personal for Jean McAllister, who was with Dube on the day she died.
McAllister said the group is trying to reduce the risk of such a tragedy happening again.
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