Millar Western and other companies hold joint forest-planning open houses, mountain pine beetle forums
Starting May 17, Millar Western and other Whitecourt-area forest companies will be holding a series of joint open houses in north-western Alberta, to unveil their annual operating plans, including harvesting, forest renewal and herbicide (glyphosate) treatment activities. These events offer the public an opportunity to learn more about where the forest industry intends to work in the year ahead and to provide input into these plans prior to implementation. In Whitecourt and Fox Creek, the open houses will be followed by mountain pine beetle forums, featuring presentations from local municipalities and Alberta Sustainable Resource Development on the growing infestation and its impact on area forests. The events are free, and everyone is welcome.
Monday, May 17
Whitecourt Forest Interpretive Centre
Open house, with ANC, Blue Ridge Lumber and Millar Western – 4 to 7 pm
Mountain Pine Beetle Forum, with SRD and Town of Whitecourt – 7 to 8 pm
Tuesday, May 18
Fox Creek – Council Chambers
Open House, with ANC, Blue Ridge Lumber and Millar Western – 4 to 7 pm
Mountain Pine Beetle Forum, with SRD and Town of Fox Creek – 7 to 8 pm
Wednesday, May 19
Swan Hills Curling Rink Lounge
Open House, with Blue Ridge Lumber, Millar Western and Slave Lake Pulp – 4 to 7 pm
Thursday, May 20
MacKay Community Hall
Open House, with ANC, Blue Ridge Lumber and Millar Western – 4 to 7 pm