Cougar activity apparently has settled down this week since a flurry of sightings were reported in the Nordegg townsite, a Fish and Wildlife officer says.
Officer Tony Brooks said on Friday that there have been no reports of cougar activity since last week.
“We haven’t had any calls or sightings or any problems,” Brooks said.
People in the hamlet reported multiple sightings of a cougar or cougars roaming around in the previous few weeks.
The animal or animals were wandering through backyards and near homes.
Wildlife officers set a trap on the south side of the hamlet for seven days but the creature hasn’t been seen again as of Friday.
Brooks said people shouldn’t be worried to the point they remain indoors unless there’s a major problem.
He said cougars roam around a great deal and will follow prey such as deer.
Wildlife officers advise people not to feed deer because predators will tend to hang around waiting for handouts.
Their presence will attract cougars if they are searching for prey, Brooks said.