A grizzly bear was killed earlier this week after being spotted on Stringer Road, according to Norman Snowshoe, Inuvik Region superintendent with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
An officer put the bear down early Monday morning because it stopped responding to efforts to deter it, said Snowshoe.
The department was also investigating a possible wolf sighting as of Aug. 28.
Snowshoe said wolves usually avoid people, but residents should make noise if they see bears, and not surprise the animals.
Two other grizzly bears and a black bear were killed in the Inuvik region this year, while two black bears were captured and relocated.