At the time, the company said the low water levels were impacting the ability of Deer Lake Power to supply sufficient energy to viably operate the mill.
Production at the mill was shut down on Nov. 3, and workers were reassigned to other work activities. During the production halt, the company said customer needs would be proactively managed by leveraging inventories to minimize disruption.
It said it would reassess the situation as conditions evolved.
In late November 2025, a spokesperson with Kruger, the mill's parent company, said that there were no new updates regarding the mill's status, and the shutdown would remain in effect.
The latest development was announced in a news release issued on Monday, Jan. 12. In it, the company said it will continue to monitor conditions closely and adjust plans as needed to ensure a safe and sustainable return to production.
