WOOKIE
10-20-2006, 11:00 AM
Please assist us in communicating this message to residents and visitors.
ELK POACHING INCIDENT
Jasper National Park of Canada
Sometime between the late evening of Wednesday Oct 18 and early morning Thursday Oct 19 a trophy bull elk was poached along Highway 16 near Talbot Lake. Park Wardens have completed their scene investigation and are continuing to investigate.
Parks Canada is seeking the public's help in obtaining information related to this incident. If you were travelling on Highway 16 by Talbot Lake between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, and you observed any unusual or suspicious activity, please contact Jasper National Park at (780) 852-6155.
Note:
Elk are protected under the Canada National Parks Act and the hunting or removal of wildlife or wildlife parts from the park is illegal and considered a serious offense. The Canada National Parks Act penalties for this offense can reach $100,000 and/or 5 years in jail.
FOR MEDIA ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL GLORIA KEYES-BRADY AT 780-852-6140.
Gloria Keyes-Brady
Communications
Jasper National Park
ph 780-852-6140
fax 780-852-6229
Gloria.keyes-brady@pc.gc.ca
www.pc.gc.ca/jasper
ELK POACHING INCIDENT
Jasper National Park of Canada
Sometime between the late evening of Wednesday Oct 18 and early morning Thursday Oct 19 a trophy bull elk was poached along Highway 16 near Talbot Lake. Park Wardens have completed their scene investigation and are continuing to investigate.
Parks Canada is seeking the public's help in obtaining information related to this incident. If you were travelling on Highway 16 by Talbot Lake between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, and you observed any unusual or suspicious activity, please contact Jasper National Park at (780) 852-6155.
Note:
Elk are protected under the Canada National Parks Act and the hunting or removal of wildlife or wildlife parts from the park is illegal and considered a serious offense. The Canada National Parks Act penalties for this offense can reach $100,000 and/or 5 years in jail.
FOR MEDIA ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL GLORIA KEYES-BRADY AT 780-852-6140.
Gloria Keyes-Brady
Communications
Jasper National Park
ph 780-852-6140
fax 780-852-6229
Gloria.keyes-brady@pc.gc.ca
www.pc.gc.ca/jasper