JIM WELLER (1:123/140) wrote to STEVEN HORN at 21:12 on 18 Sep 2004:

 JW> As we don't have one, the Hay River pig farm (there are only three
 JW> working farms in all of the NWT, all near Hay River) ships south to
 JW> Alberta.

I think I knew that. Does the produce come back North?

 JW> We have one too, which is widely used by local sport hunters for
 JW> home consumption but it can't do anything for Native hunting groups
 JW> in other areas who want to sell into a commercial market.

You have that right.

 JW> We were at a YK steak house last night and they had caribou on the
 JW> menu as a special. One of our group asked where it was from and we
 JW> got a _very_ vague answer. It was good.

Where would the Wildcat have gotten its caribou from?

 JW> Some premium scotches and fine Bordeaux are cheaper here than in
 JW> Ontario. But basic table wines start at $12 for a 750 ml bottle.

Another reason for me not to look for a transfer.:-) 

 JW> I believe so too. The same effect can be seen in many parts of Asia
 JW> too. 

Let's see if any of the other stalwarts here have any comments.  The one
problem I have with the 'missing gene' explanation for aboriginal
alcoholism is that I know a fair number of First Nation members who appear
to have no difficulty with consuming alcohol.

Take care,

Steven Horn (steven.horn{at}gmail.com)
Moderator, ALASKA_CHAT 
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