Fish and potatoes.....1870's

Francoise Janvier preparing fish to dry.
La Loche 1980. Photo by Ray Marnoch.

"Fish....make up almost the entire diet of the inhabitants....along with potatoes" 

La Loche Wildfire May 31, 2012

May 31, 2012....2:00 p.m.  

This dangerous wildfire is about one hour old and 1.5 k from La Loche.  

La Loche and area has a population of over 3500 people.