Feds invest in mass timber plant in Alberta

View as Webpage | View Archives | Email a Friend

Subscribe to Magazine

EDITOR'S NOTE

"Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter read about the feds investing in Western Archrib's mass timber plant in Alberta, FPInnovations updating its saw design software tool, and more!"

Andrew Snook, Editor

News

Montréal Wood Convention: Doug Stephens to headline the MWC 2026 Breakfast Conference

Doug Stephens, one of the world’s leading voices on business transformation and competitive advantage, will be the Feature Speaker at the Breakfast Conference on Thursday, April 16.

Transportation issues abounded as the lumber industry awaited spring

Most commodity prices were largely flat as sawmills hoped to lean on order files until the weather breaks and demand presumably improves.

Feds invest in Western Archrib mass timber plant in Alberta

Natural Resources Canada announced that the federal government will invest $2.3 million through the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation program towards the commissioning of Western Archrib’s 160,000-sq.-ft. mass timber plant in Sturgeon County, Alta.

UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship launches new podcast

“The Root of It” podcast offers conversations with researchers, students, practitioners, and community leaders about redefining how to understand and care for forests.

Features

FPInnovations announces updated saw design software tool

Sawmills are pushing the limits of sawing systems to maximize production and recovery while trying to maintain acceptable sawing accuracy and uptime.

Editorial: Support on its way for forest products sector

Feds open call for proposals for diverse programs.

News

OPFA Annual Conference: Professional Forestry in Action: Diverse Roles, Shared Impact

This conference will feature the annual OFPA Field Tour: From Forest Operations to Free-to-Grow; the Women in Wood Fireside Chat and Social; the OPFA AGM; the first-ever OPFA Talent Show; in-person workshops; and a variety...

Weaver Auctions joins the Euro Auctions Canadian network, strengthening Western Canada’s equipment marketplace

The acquisition marks a significant step in Euro Auctions expansion across Canada, enhancing services for customers in Alberta, British Columbia and beyond.

Events

March 17-19, 2026 | Broadmoor Resort Colorado Springs, Colo.

IPWA World of Wood Convention

March 25, 2026 | Delta Beausejour Moncton, N.B.

CWF Spring Meeting

March 26-27, 2026 | Moncton Coliseum Moncton, N.B.

Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show

April 8-10, 2026 | JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, B.C.

2026 COFI Convention

April 14-16 | Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Montreal

Montreal Wood Convention

CASL | Privacy | Accessibility | Unsubscribe

If you click any ad links, we may provide your contact information (not your email) to that advertiser or sponsor.

Annex Business Media

P.O. Box 530, 105 Donly Drive S,
Simcoe, ON, Canada N3Y 4N5

Customer Service: Tel 1-800-668-2374