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Sinclar Forest Products announces permanent production curtailment at Vanderhoof sawmill

Nechako Lumber in Vanderhoof will be going down from two shifts to one as of October 30th.

Sinclar Forest Products announced the permanent production curtailment at its sawmill and planer production yesterday (Wednesday).

“We are deeply sorry for the impact this decision will have on our employees, their families, and the community of Vanderhoof,” said Sinclar President Greg Stewart.

It’s due to the lack of certainty surrounding economical log supply.

Nechako Lumber will be operating two shifts until October 27th.

“This shift-reduction is not an anomaly,” said Stewart. “The problems facing the forest industry in BC are significant, complex, and diverse. They require a cooperative collective response from all governments, First Nation titleholders, stakeholders, and forestry companies.”

It’s estimated 60 jobs will be lost due to the curtailment.

The Premium Pellet Operation in Vanderhoof will continue to run.

Sinclar’s operations in northern BC also includes Apollo Forest Products in Fort Saint James as well as Lakeland Mills and Winton Homes and Cottages in Prince George.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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