Fur trade downturn hits Churchill trapping posts
In Churchill northern Manitoba veteran trappers abandon the line as fur prices plunge and living costs rise. Fur buyer Art Anderson cites red fox pelts dropping from up to 25 dollars five years ago to 75 cents to 3 dollars this year, after government royalties of 25 cents. Fox pelts sell cheap as shown in the NS S photo.
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