<sod > A spokesperson for Alberta Environment and Parks said staff members worked hard to give Bear 148 the "best chance" they could, given the bear's history.< eod>< sod > The bear was collared, and the collar has now been returned to Alberta Fish and Wildlife, according to officials in B.C. A spokesperson for Alberta Environment and Parks said staff members worked hard to give Bear 148 the "best chance" they could, given the bear's history.< eod>