CARROT RIVER — On Friday, Energy and Resources Minister Chris Beaudry visited Dunkley Lumber's Carrot River sawmill.
Beaudry toured the mill and held discussions with senior officials from the company.
Dunkley's Carrot River facility is the largest sawmill in the province, with the company employing more than 400 people combined, including the mill and timber harvest operations. In 2024, Dunkley completed a $220 million expansion to the Carrot River sawmill, which increased the facility's capacity by 75 per cent.
"Saskatchewan continues to distinguish itself as one of the most attractive jurisdictions in North America for lumber manufacturing," Dunkley Lumber Fibre and Sustainability vice-president Dyon Armstrong said.
"From a fibre supply perspective, Saskatchewan offers a stable, sustainably managed resource base, supported by clear and predictable regulatory processes. Combined with strong collaboration between government, industry, First Nations and local communities, this creates an environment where companies can invest with confidence, operate efficiently and grow responsibly. The ease of doing business here enables us to focus on innovation, sustainability and delivering long-term value for both the provincial economy and the communities we serve."
The forestry sector is the second-largest industry in northern Saskatchewan. Indigenous workers represent approximately 29 per cent of Saskatchewan's forestry workforce and 32 per cent of provincial timber is allocated to Indigenous-owned businesses.
