Churchill, Man., considers burning, composting waste to keep polar bears out of town
The Town of Churchill is looking to change the way it deals with its waste, in hopes of preventing polar bears from making their way into the northern Manitoba community.
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![A polar bear like this one is seen in Churchill Man., was shot dead near Arctic Village, Alaska earlier this month. The bear, which was trying to enter a cabin, was far from its usual habitat. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward A polar bear walks on a snowy road.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.4986733.1701815251!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/polar-bear-attacks-20170712.jpg)
The Town of Churchill is looking to change the way it deals with its waste, in hopes of preventing polar bears from making their way into the northern Manitoba community.