The Saskatchewan government announced two more timber allocation projects Friday. There is approval of timber allocations for proposed expansion at the Dunkley Lumber sawmill in Carrot River. The $100 million mill expansion will increase lumber production by 75 percent and is expected to create 240 new jobs. The majority of timber will be secured through […]
The province is reporting a 30 percent increase when it comes to forestry products from this time a year ago. with over $1.1 billion being sold, Officials said COVID-19 initially created market uncertainty in the forestry sector, but that changed last summer with an increase in demand resulting in prices for lumber, oriented strand board […]
The CEO of Saskatoon and Region Home Builders says on top of new houses being built, there are all the renovation projects which got underway because of people being at home during COVID-19 like decks, garages, and fences, which have increased demand for lumber. Chris Guerette says they have run into a problem because the […]
