Bad year for hikers in Canada vs bears.

[genek270]

You guys are over-reacting; I've been going to Banff at least twice a year since I was about 6 yo (and I'm 69 yo now) and, although I've seen at least one every time there, I've never been even close to a problem.
And you can't be serious about banning hikers and joggers from park trails; they are there just for that purpose. Considering all the untold millions of visitors that have been through Banff and the few bear incidents that have occured I bet you have a better chance being maimed by an automobile accident than by a bear.
When you go to the mountains just enjoy the scenery and make lots of noise when you hike!