FORT ST. JAMES, BC — Hampton Lumber announced on July 24 that the Fort St. James mill will undergo a temporary curtailment for five weeks due to low log availability. The forestry company said the decision is unrelated to market conditions but was necessary to address current supply challenges. However, operations such as the log yard, kilns, planer, and shipping will proceed without interruption during this period. The company said it remains dedicated to its Northern Operations and values the strong relationships it has with local First Nations and communities. …”We encourage our employees and community members to continue advocating for the forestry industry, which is vital to our communities and economy,” the post read. Hampton Lumber purchased the sawmill from Conifex in 2019… demolished it and opened the new one during the pandemic in 2022.