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By Caden Fanshaw

FORESTRY

Vanderhoof Mayor concerned following lengthy Nechako Lumber curtailment

May 2, 2023 | 4:40 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – Concerns continue following the announcement of more curtailments for several mills part of the Sinclar Group Forest Products this summer.

The Sinclar Group announced cutbacks to Lakeland Mills in Prince George July 2-29, Apollo Forest Products in Fort St. James June 4-30, and a lengthy slowdown from May 14 to July 29.

“It is tough as a town,” said Kevin Moutray. Mayor of Vanderhoof. “It’s tough on the families of workers, but also on the contractors in the bush.”

Moutray said there is also a big ripple felt by the retail community and other sectors in the District of Vanderhoof.

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When asked what he wanted to tell the province, Moutray said it was complicated adding there are things the province is not hearing from communities but no government in recent years has properly addressed challenges of fibre cost.

Mike Bernier, BC Shadow Minister for Forests under the BC United Party claims the NDP are simply managing the decline of the industry.

““With the right vision, direction, and support, our forest sector could have a bright future, but instead this NDP government has chosen to manage its decline,” said Bernier.

Premier Eby said he was keen on trying to fix permitting issues and others at the COFI convention held in Prince George just a few weeks ago.