Canfor to shut Fort Nelson mills devastating community blow
Fort Nelson faces catastrophic impact after Canfor announced an indefinite shutdown of its PolarBoard OSB plant and Tackama plywood mill, affecting over 400 employees and ripple effects for contractors and others. Mayor Chris Morey called the move devastating as the town, with a population just under 5,000, treads an unprecedented crisis.
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Newsreader quotes describe devastating, catastrophic effects
Chris Morey notes the report is devastating and describes catastrophic consequences across affected areas with emphasis on widespread impact and urgent concern.
Town Council to Discuss Big Mill Closures at Noon
A town council special meeting is set for Friday at noon to discuss possible solutions as researchers note the Tackama mill will close in April and Polar Board in summer. Cantor cites weak wood markets, a high Canadian dollar and record low USB prices as factors. See ANOTHER on page 3.
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Chetwynd Little Prairie to get 20000 for playground upgrade
MLA Blair Lekstrom announced provincial funds of 20000 to Little Prairie Elementary The grant is part of a BC government BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils partnership The funds will buy accessible equipment and improve safety for all students through a lottery based selection process involving 66 BC schools.
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