West Fraser Timber Co. has announced the permanent closure of its Fraser Lake, B.C., sawmill. The company says it has lost cost-effective access to fibre in the region. The approximately 175 affected employees will be offered opportunities at other locations. The closure cuts West Fraser’s lumber capacity by about 160 million board feet.
West Fraser closes B.C. mill
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