Trappers caught in tight spot

A group representing trappers in Northern Saskatchewan is hunting for more cash.

The provincial government cut funding in half for the Northern Saskatchewan Trappers Association. They used to get $50,000 a year.

“Normally we bring trappers from all over Northern Saskatchewan to Prince Albert once a year for a trapper’s convention. Now we couldn't do that. We had to cancel this one in the middle of March,” said Clifford Ray, association president.

The convention is very beneficial because it is the one time a year trappers from across Saskatchewan can get together to discuss their issues, but the money they do get barely covers the expenses of the executive who come in from all corners of the province, he said.