So I drove right by him and then I did a bit of a double take and my mind clicked in a little bit.. I was able to turn around for him to cross the road and get a few pictures of him, Borl added.

There have been only five official grey wolf sightings in the Medicine Hat area in just over 20 years, according to Joel Nicholson, Senior Wildlife Biologist with Alberta Environment and Parks.

He says the wolf hasnt caused a disruption and theyve taken no action against it.

Borl also caught images this year of some swift foxes in the Medicine Hat area, and while more common than the grey wolf, the foxes are on the endangered species list.

Borl believes the foxes and wolves are becoming more common in Alberta due to a more inclusive approach to wildlife by the public, which he applauds, saying they too belong in our province.

But he also notes he grew up on a farm and says he understands the concerns of rural landowners.

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