Millworkers heartbroken over West Fraser-100 Mile Lumber closure

By Patrick Davies
100 Mile House Free Press
November 18, 2025
Category: Business & Politics
Region: Canada, Canada West

West Fraser-100 Mile Lumber employees like Kris Taylor are taking each day as it comes, following the announcement of the closure of their mill. Taylor is one of 165 West Fraser employees who were informed that they’ll be losing their jobs by the end of the year. He said receiving the news was absolutely devastating for him and his coworkers. …Despite how it’s ending, Taylor said he still looks back on his time with West Fraser fondly. …“I would like to thank West Fraser for giving me the opportunities I dreamt of”. …Taylor said for those who have been there for more than 40 years, he predicts they’ll just retire early. People like him, who still have families, will struggle with this change. …He did note that West Fraser is working to come up with a list of jobs at other mills they could potentially transfer to. 

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