Mercer Celgar announces 3-week downtime at Castlegar mill due to fibre supply issues

Jan. 19, 2023 5:10 a.m. GRAND FORKS GAZETTE / BETSY KLINE

The Castlegar mill has already been operating at reduced production rates for the past two months. The Mercer Celgar pulp mill in Castlegar will be curtailing its pulp operations for 21 days due to the “lack of available economic fibre” in the province.

The company says the curtailment scheduled to begin March 7 is temporary and will be immediately followed by a planned three-day maintenance period. READ MORE