Corner Brook mill hitting pause on newsprint, citing low water levels having impact on power supply
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Corner Brook Pulp and Paper will temporarily pause newsprint production starting Monday due to low water levels impacting the ability of Deer Lake Power to supply sufficient energy to operate the mill.
The mill's owner, Kruger, said in a news release that workers will be assigned to other activities during the shutdown. The mill employs about 400 people.
"This critical situation has been caused by extremely low precipitation in the province, resulting in historically low water levels at the Grand Lake reservoir," the news release said.
It's not the first time this year the mill was forced to halt some operations.
Just months ago, the mill shut down during a raging provincewide wildfire season. The company cited safety risks and a fibre shortage.
But the mill isn't the only entity feeling the adverse effects of an extremely dry summer in Newfoundland and Labrador. Several municipalities have gone through severe water shortages, personal wells have run dry and farmers have had to adapt.
By Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's standards, the province is experiencing an extreme drought.
Kruger said the shutdown will last until water levels are restored.
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