(Submitted/Paper Excellence)

By Derek Craddock

PULP MILL

More good news for future restart of the Prince Albert pulp mill

Sep 16, 2021 | 2:22 PM

There’s more good news for the future restart of the Prince Albert pulp mill.

On Thursday, Cumberland Wood Products and Prince Albert Pulp announced they’ve signed a letter of understanding that sets out the intentions to build a collaborative relationship in the province.

“Cumberland House Cree Nation is pleased to acknowledge the working relationship with Prince Albert Pulp and Cumberland Wood Products and their efforts supporting the reopening of the mill in Prince Albert.,” said Chief Rene Chaboyer of the Cumberland House Cree Nation.

“We welcome our partnership in the support of fibre supply and operations that lead to our mutual benefit; guided by an ecosystem management plan for the Saskatchewan River Delta and the sustainable use of its resources.”

Vice-president of Energy and Business Development at Paper Excellence Carlo Dal Monte said this letter of understanding is a key step for the company in building relationships with the Cumberland House Cree Nation.

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“We are beginning important work with our valued downstream neighbours focused on environmental stewardship and industrial opportunities related to the restart of the Prince Albert mill.”

Paper Excellence already operates one mill in Meadow Lake and is working to restart its operations in Prince Albert.

Earlier this month, the provincial government announced timber allocations for the Prince Albert pulp mill which is scheduled to reopen by the fall of 2023.

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