The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents that avian influenza, also known as bird flu has reached some wild birds in the city.
Even though there is little risk to both people and pets, it’s always important to keep your self safe. The city says if you see a dead or sick bird to not handle it, call 311 and report the bird so city staff can safely collect it, and keep pets away from affected birds or where an area a bird has died.
The city and it’s staff are coordinating with Alberta Fish and Wildlife and Alberta Health Services, to see what the next steps could look like.
For more information on the disease, you can check out the Alberta Government’s website.
