ALBERTA — Mackenzie Region municipalities are expressing deep concern following West Fraser’s decision to curtail operations at its High Level OSB mill beginning in spring 2026. In a joint statement released Friday, December 5, Mackenzie County Reeve Josh Knelsen and Town of High Level Mayor Josh Lambert said the announcement, made December 4, is a significant blow to communities across northwest Alberta. “We are deeply concerned and saddened by West Fraser’s announcement that they will be curtailing operations at the High Level OSB mill in spring 2026,” the statement read. …The leaders said the closure will affect “many workers, families, and businesses,” noting that the impact will extend well beyond the mill itself. …“Our immediate focus is on working with provincial and federal partners, community agencies, and industry to understand the full impacts and ensure appropriate supports and resources are in place for affected workers and families,” the statement said.