Happy Birthday! Mill celebrates 100 years
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ne hundred years ago the Powell River mill began production using groundwood and sulphite process. It was western Canada’s first pulp and paper mill. By the mid 1960s, the mill was the highest producer of wood fibre pulp and paper newsprint in the world. In its heyday, one out of every 25 newspapers printed in the world was printed on paper from the Powell River mill. Today, the mill still produces newsprint and paper for Catalyst Paper Corporation. The Globe and Mail newspaper and Powell River Living magazine are both printed on paper from the Powell River mill. To celebrate 100 years of papermaking, Catalyst is holding a birthday party on September 15 from 11 am to 4 pm at the Powell River mill. “It’s a big birthday bash, kind of like a family reunion,” said Tamie Pfister, executive assistant. All retirees and past employees are invited to celebrate a century at this fun-filled family event. If you are able to attend please RSVP to powellriver100@catalystpaper.com
There will be activities for kids, with Bouncerz, an obstacle course, a magician, cotton candy and snow cones. A barbecue lunch will be provided with birthday cupcakes for dessert. Kevin Clarke, President and CEO of Catalyst, will be at the party along with other Catalyst executives. Local dignitaries and politicians have also been invited to the party. Brian Johnston, General Manager of Catalyst Powell River Division, is looking forward to a fun-filled day of family activities, “We are hoping to see a lot of friends and former employees celebrating the mill and the community at the event.” The Clansman Pipe Band and Powell River Highland Dancers will join this celebration. The pipe band was formed in 1930 and played an important role in the mill’s history. The band travelled to Vancouver to play for the visit of King George and Queen Elizabeth in 1937. At that time, the Powell River Company decided to sponsor the band, with the members being assured of job security. The Band became ‘Good Will Ambassadors’ and toured North America on behalf of the Powell River Company.
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