Bear sighted in the Chartersville, Bourque, Melanson roads and Dieppe Boulevard

The municipality has been informed that a bear was sighted in the Chartersville, Bourque, Melanson roads and Dieppe Boulevard.

The Energy and Resource Development Department has been notified and is keeping an eye on the situation. Black bears are generally shy and usually avoid humans, but they are opportunistic feeders, and will attempt to eat anything that looks, smells or tastes like food.

Residents are kindly asked to avoid leaving garbage or food outside as much as possible.

For more information on black bears, visit the Government of New Brunswick’s website at https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/Wildlife/BewareBlackBears.pdf  

You may report any nuisance related to wildlife to the Department of Energy and Resource Development
at 856.2344
Emergencies - 911