Fence being built around Dupuyer school

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Nov 3, 2009 at 7:54 PM MST

Story Updated: Nov 3, 2009 at 7:54 PM MST

DUPUYER - A fence is being installed around school property in Dupuyer to keep grizzly bears from wandering onto the playground.

Grizzly bears are becoming a bigger problem in the town about 90 miles northwest of Great Falls, as they follow Dupuyer Creek east from the Rocky Mountain Front. The creek runs right near the school.

School Board Chairman Kevin Thomas says someone spotted a bear about a block from the school at the beginning of the school year. The fence work is nearly complete and gates will be added soon.

The fence was paid for by the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Defenders of Wildlife and the Dupuyer school. School officials say some electric wiring could be added if the fence isn't enough of a deterrent.

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