April 1, 2021
Full spring road ban in effect
Please be advised that, as of 10:00 am on April 1, 2021, a full spring road ban is in effect until further notice. The ban applies to ALL roads owned or operated by Millar Western Forest Products, including but not limited to:
- Virginia Hills DLO960864
- Groat Creek DLO930373
- Tom Hill Tower DLO951113
- Tom Hill West DLO012649
- Chickadee DLO750494
- Athabasca Dunes DLO990809
- Twin Road DLO656
- 300 Road DLO811147
- West Windfall DLO000605
- Timeu Haul Road DLO851124
Road users are also reminded that valid road use agreement(s) must be in place prior to using Millar Western roads. Without a Special Conditions Road Use Agreement, you will NOT be permitted on Millar Western roads for any reason. To verify the status of your road use agreement(s), please contact Gillian at 780-778-2221, ext. 2180 or millarland@millarwestern.com.
Please refer to the following table to assist in determining what type of agreement you must have in place or may need to request, prior to using the roads.
| Short-Term Road Use | Use of MWFP DLO(s) for the purpose of heavy-vehicle (over 3-ton), short-term use, such as use by drilling/service rigs, water/cement/vacuum trucks, pickers, or for construction equipment moves. |
| Long-Term Road Use | Use of MWFP DLO(s) for the purpose of ongoing site maintenance throughout the year. Intended for light-vehicle (under 3-ton) use such as pick up access to sites connected to a pipeline, or heavy-vehicle (over 3-ton) use for sites that require regular fluid removal or are not connected to a pipeline, or servicing of major pipelines or power lines. |
| Special Conditions | Use of MWFP DLO(s) that does not fall into the above categories, such as EMERGENCY access during unfavorable road conditions or road ban periods |