A previous version of this story failed to mention unvaccinated truckers and vaccine mandates at the border with the United States as having effects on the trucking industry. Yellowknifer regrets the oversight and any confusion or embarrassment it may have caused.
The ongoing situation regarding unvaccinated truckers and vaccine mandates put in place by the federal government is yet another issue impacting produce deliveries coming into Yellowknife.
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On top of more recent vaccination issues for truckers, Meek also drew a connection between the shortfall of some fresh foods and challenging weather.
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Jeff Kincaid, business development manager at the Yellowknife Direct Charge Co-op, also acknowledged difficulties obtaining produce SA国际影视传媒� down 12 per cent, he said. .
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