West Fraser announces indefinite curtailment of OSB mill in High Level, Alta.
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Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter read about West Fraser's indefinite curtailment of its OSB mill in High Level, Alta.; Domtar permanently shutting down its Crofton Mill, and more!
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West Fraser announces indefinite curtailment of OSB mill in High Level, Alta.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. recently announced the indefinite curtailment of its oriented strand board mill in High Level, Alta., which will take place in the spring of 2026 after winding down and consuming the mill's existing log supply.


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