by Web Editor | Nov 25, 2013 | News
The weather up until last week was helping the rebuild of Lakeland Mills. The ground on the new mill was broken on July 22 and so far no major hiccups have occurred, as the first quarter is coming to a close on construction. “The rebuild is going well,”...
by Web Editor | Jul 26, 2013 | News
Work Starts On New Sawmill At Site Of Deadly Prince George, B.C. Explosion Prince George Mayor Shari Green acknowledged that “there are broken hearts” in the breaking of the ground at Lakeland Mills. Dignitaries, mill employees and loved ones gathered to watch...
by Web Editor | May 11, 2012 | News
B.C. sawmill operators are facing skyrocketing insurance rates after the industry was hit hard by two fatal explosions in the span of three months. Flavelle Sawmill in Port Moody was forced to shut down last week after the company was told insurance premiums were...
by Web Editor | Apr 25, 2012 | News
Explosions Trigger Safety Review Of B.C.’s Sawmills WorkSafeBC has ordered sawmills across the province to immediately investigate sawdust levels and other possible workplace hazards in their facilities, saying the review is urgently needed given explosions at two...