Saskatoon sawmill fire leaves 65 employees laid off

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Saskatoon sawmill fire leaves 65 employees laid off

February 22, 2017
By CBC News

Feb. 22, 2017 - A fire at NorSask Forest Products has meant half of the company's workers have been laid off. The mill is currently running at 25 per cent, and expects to be back at full production in August. CBC News reports. | READ MORE.

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