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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 2007
Page
1
Chétwysnd residents face tough choices as Cantor announces an indefinite closure in the New Year. Workers express shock and concern over future steps, with the plant's shutdown portending potential job losses and uncertain paths for many families.
Lee Coonifer of Canfor cites unique market conditions including a high Canadian dollar low lumber prices and weak demand causing mill closures in Northern British Columbia. In Chetwynd the shutdown affects 188 jobs with broader town impacts noted by Mayor Evan Langstad as home sales falter amid industry uncertainty.
A fire at a ConocoPhillips sweet gas rig 30 kilometres northeast of Tumbler Ridge destroyed the rig and several buildings. The blaze started when abnormal pressure from the formation caused gas to surge to the surface. The flare line failed to contain it and a neighbouring building caught fire. The well will burn for three to five weeks while a relief well is drilled. Evacuation of about 30 workers was completed safely and emergency teams were mobilized within 30 minutes.
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