The province has announced approval of timber allocations to support the restart of the Paper Excellence pulp mill in Prince Albert, which is expected to create 1,650 jobs and help to double forestry sector growth. On Wednesday, the province announced approval of timber allocations for the proposed Oriented Strand Board mill, also in Prince Albert, which is expected to create 700 jobs.

Energy and Business Development Vice President for Paper Excellence, Carlo Dal Monte, says the company is pleased to have secured the critically needed forest fibre for the 2023 restart of the pulp mill. The provincial government allocates timber through the Ministry of Energy and Resources under The Forest Resources Management Act.