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TRU welding students deliver new bear cage to BC Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS — A federal grant program has helped both the BC Wildlife Park and Thompson Rivers University trades programs as they partnered to create a new bear cage for the park. The Foundations Welding class worked over the past few months to create a cage that bear keepers can use to safely weigh the giant animals and also allow them easier access for vet exams and drawing blood.
Months of hard work came to fruition on Friday (Aug 9) morning, as TRU’s welding class delivered their bear cage to the Wildlife Park.
“I was excited I though it was a cool project to work on, other than some of the other more basic projects like a gazebo or something. I though a bear cage was an enticing aspect, something kind of interesting that could go to a good cause,” said TRU welding student Alex Markin.