Wednesday, February 16, 2011

No Bids for Fort Frances Landmark


An attempt to sell the former Rainy Lake Hotel in Fort Frances has attracted no buyers.

The attempted tax sale by the town received fleeting interest from thirty-two parties, but none submitted bids by yesterday's 3 p.m.deadline.

Tax Administrator Tara Redford says the fate of the 82-year-old landmark now lies with town council who has the option of attempting another tax sale or taking ownership itself to determine a next step.

The hotel has been closed since 2005.