Russia wants more Canadian bison

Published September 30, 2009

After a splendidly successful first shipment, the Russians are clamouring for more Canadian wood bison, and Chatter House has learned their wish will be granted.

Back in 2006, 15 male and 15 female wood bison were bundled up and flown from Alberta's Elk Island National Park to the Republic of Sakha, an expansive Arctic territory in the Russian far east.

The 22-hour...