About this episode

The episode features an update on the restoration of the historic Ford Sawmill at Alberta and discusses the upcoming AlbertaFest.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Wayne Abba, Mike DeRochers and Paula McElroy from the Baraga County Historical Society join host Todd VanDyke with an update about the restoration of the historic Ford Sawmill at Alberta, and the upcoming AlbertaFest. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM, and 10:00 on WHBS 96.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation . Copyright © 2026, ListenUpRadio, Houghton, MI.

People in this episode

Host: Todd VanDyke

Guests: Wayne Abba, Mike DeRochers, Paula McElroy

Topics covered

• sawmill restoration
• historical society
• local events
• community health
• AlbertaFest

Keywords

• Ford Sawmill
• restoration
• Baraga County
• historical society
• AlbertaFest
• community health
• Copper Country Today

Sponsors

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Baraga County Historical Society

Places: Alberta, Michigan

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