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Restrictions could continue after step three

Staff Writer ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com As the Northwestern Health Unit’s (NWHU) vaccination rates climb, there is now discussion about what restrictions will look like outside of step three of the province’s reopening plan. With the Delta variant on the rise in the province, it could mean not much change. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said there is definite indication, particularly from provincial discussions and scientifically based organizations, that there is a need for some public health measures considering the Delta variant. “Lifting further restrictions would require being cautious with doing it. So maybe consider keeping some of the restrictions that are less onerous to maintain,” Young Hoon said. “Perhaps there are some restrictions that we can still use that are effective and have less of a negative burden on us as a community and as a society.”

Applications for farmer assistance initiative now available

Staff writer kkellar@fortfrances.com Beef and other animal farmers in the Rainy River District can now submit applications to access a portion of the $2-million that was promised by the provincial government to help get herds through the drought conditions the area is experiencing. Announced in a joint press conference by Kenora Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford and Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson on Tuesday, June 27, the Northwestern Livestock Emergency Assistance Initiative will make funding available to bring hay and other feed into the district for those farmers who are running on empty or need a boost in their supply to get through, as well as to help out farmers who have or plan to purchase upgrades such as additional waterers for their animals or more fencing to bring their herd into new pasture to help alleviate the strain on existing infrastructure.

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