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May 11, 20223 min read
Voices of Vaagen: Peter Flett, Professional Forester
At Vaagen Fibre Canada, we are proud of all the team members who dedicate their time to sustainable forestry, helping us build strong...
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May 2, 20223 min read
Midway Mill resumes operations after a maintenance-mandated shutdown
Midway, B.C. – After a four-week long shutdown to repair and restore mill equipment, Vaagen Fibre Canada’s Midway Mill is back in...
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Apr 21, 20222 min read
Voices of Vaagen: Darryl Reekie, Plant Manager
At Vaagen Fibre Canada (Vaagen), we are proud of all the team members that dedicate their time to sustainable forestry, helping us build...
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Apr 18, 20223 min read
Vaagen Partner Spotlight: Vern Louie of Osoyoos Indian Band
Community involvement and guidance from the local First Nations is crucial for Vaagen and as such, having a partnership with the Osoyoos...
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Apr 13, 20224 min read
Prescribed burn northeast of Rock Creek sets the stage for ecosystem restoration in the area
West Boundary Community Forest (WBCF), recently partnered with the Osoyoos Indian Band, the Penticton Indian Band, the Ministry of...
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Apr 1, 20222 min read
Vaagen Partner Spotlight: Owen Stewart of Greenpeaks Resource Management
As a family-run mill, Vaagen Fibre Canada (Vaagen) welcomes unique partnerships that bring valuable opportunities to the Boundary...
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Apr 1, 20223 min read
NEWS RELEASE: BC Forest Professional Magazine Highlights Osoyoos Wildfire Recovery Project
Midway, B.C. – Residents in the Osoyoos area will see a familiar sight when the Spring 2022 edition of BC Forest Professional (BCFP)...
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Mar 30, 20221 min read
Midway Mill to Shut Down this April for Annual Maintenance Work
Midway, B.C.: Vaagen Fibre Canada (Vaagen) believes in putting annual maintenance work and investment into our mill to improve our...
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Mar 28, 20223 min read
Voices of Vaagen: Dan Macmaster, Fibre Manager
At Vaagen Fibre Canada, we are proud of all the team members that dedicate their time to sustainable forestry, helping us build strong...
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Mar 16, 20222 min read
Midway Mill Donation Elevates Trades Training at Local High Schools
Midway, B.C. - Vaagen Fibre Canada (Vaagen) is pleased to donate to Boundary Central Secondary School and Grand Forks Secondary School;...
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Mar 1, 20222 min read
One Million Dollars in Dividends for Rural Communities
West Boundary, B.C. – West Boundary Community Forest (WBCF) is pleased to announce that it has presented one million dollars in dividends...
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Feb 15, 20222 min read
Achievement Report Highlights First Nation Forestry Priorities
Midway, B.C. - Vaagen Fibre Canada (Vaagen) and the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) are doing things differently by creating mutually...
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Oct 26, 20212 min read
Midway Mill Releases Inaugural Achievement Report
B.C.’s forest industry is a vital part of the province’s economy, and according to the Interior Lumber Manufacturer’s Association (ILMA)...
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Oct 26, 20213 min read
Wildfire Risk has been Reduced to Protect a Kootenay “Jewel”
A popular recreational area 20 minutes north of Greenwood is now safer for people thanks to a forestry initiative. A significant amount...
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Oct 26, 20213 min read
A Community Focuses on Forest Health and Wildfire Risk Mitigation
The small rural community of Midway is located on Highway #3 about one hour east of Osoyoos. The town may only have a population of 649...
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