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A simple fix

After reading about the city having a trial in certain areas of town for a new bear proof can, my first thought was that's great, but after thinking about it I thought this would be a big cost to the taxpayer.
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After reading about the city having a trial in certain areas of town for a new bear proof can, my first thought was that's great, but after thinking about it I thought this would be a big cost to the taxpayer.

Here is what I did to solve the bear problem I used to have.

I decided to build a bear proof container out of 3/4 inch plywood, knowing that the strongest sense that bears have is smell. I built a wooden container big enough to put the city garbage can inside.

I put it together with screws and high quality construction adhesive, fastened it solidly to the ground, constructed the door so that it seals when closed.

I live in the Hart Highway area and there are a lot of bears in my area every year.

I built this container seven years ago at a cost of around $200.

I have had absolutely no issues with bears since.

On garbage day, I open it and wheel the can to the curb and put it back.

Zero problems with bears because of my garbage anymore.

B. Rosin

Prince George