New Brunswick

Bear spotted near Fredericton elementary school

Fredericton’s Gibson-Neill Memorial School is warning parents that a bear has been spotted near the northside school.

Gibson-Neill Memorial School officials are working with the Department of Natural Resources

Fredericton's Gibson-Neill Memorial School is warning parents that a bear has been spotted near the northside school.

Officials at Gibson-Neil say the bear was seen there late Tuesday evening and early Wednesday morning.

School officials say they are working with the Department of Natural Resources to address the situation and ensure student safety.