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Your berries might be late this year
You know those wild blueberries and saskatoons we all look forward to around Paint Lake and along the Burntwood River? The ones that make those long Thompson winters a little more bearable? Well, this year, things might be a bit different. After a late spring and some wild weather, including those heavy rains that hit the south, local berry producers are saying they're just going to "play it by ear."
This isn't just about a good pie, you know. For a lot of folks up here, berry picking is a tradition. It's about getting out into the boreal forest, bringing home a harvest, and stocking the freezer for the colder months. When you think about how many families rely on these local harvests, or even just the community markets that pop up around the Kerry Vickar Centre, the idea of a disrupted berry season hits different.
* **What this means for Thompson:** * **Later Harvest:** Don't expect to see those roadside stands as early as usual. * **Potential Scarcity:** Could mean fewer berries available locally. * **Higher Prices:** If supply is down, expect prices to climb.
It’s another reminder that up here, we’re always at the mercy of the elements. It affects everything, even something as simple as a berry.
Marla Spence, MiTL Sports Desk.
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