Thompson Local News

2015 Trappers Festival starts tomorrow

One of Canada’s oldest winter festivals kicks off in The Pas tomorrow.

 

People from all over are coming to the 68th Northern Manitoba Trappers festival for its ice fishing competitions, queen and king trappers competitions and the dog races.

 

Chairperson Jenn Cook says the festival is important for preserving, sharing, and continuing northern traditions.   

 

A full list of events can be found at trappersfestival.ca. The festival runs from February 18-22. 

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