By Tom Taylor  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Fort Simpson Metis Development Corporation’s plans for a local bison farm and processing facility are closer to fruition after a second cash infusion from the federal government. The project, called Bison Farm to Fork, has received a $705,500 grant as part of its participation in phase two of the Northern Food Innovation Challenge (NFIC). “We are very excited about this food security initiative,” acting Fort Simpson **>Metis<** Development Corporation (FSMDC) president Danny Peterson stated in a news release. “This project has the potential to address food security in our region and provide meaningful employment opportunities _ careers, for our people.” The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) launched the NFIC in 2021, with the objective of addressing the North’s food security challenges

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