Event Brief
Canfor to close Fox Creek sawmill due to fibre shortage
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 6:11 PM ET
Summary: Canfor says its Fox Creek, Alta. sawmill will close because of insufficient regional fibre and lumber headwinds.
WHO: Canfor CEO
WHAT: Canfor announced the closure of the Fox Creek, Alta. sawmill
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 4:40 PM ET
WHERE: Canada
WHY: The sawmill cannot be sustained long-term due to not enough fibre in the region, along with U.S. tariffs and weak markets.
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