Prince George, B.C. – Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership and its employees are supporting the Village of Burns Lake and the medical staff there with a donation of  $87,870. The donation will be used to purchase new medical equipment and supplies for Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre.

The Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership operations, the unions representingemployees, and the employees donated to the local medical community for theirtireless efforts in response to the tragic fire at the Hampton sawmill. “The employees and unions raised $43,935, which was then matched by thecompany,” said Onkar Athwal, vice-president, human resources for Canfor Pulp.

“The forest industry is a close-knit community, and when tragedy like this strikes a member of the community, everyone wants to pitch in and help out. The money raised will be used for items needed by the local community hospital in Burns

Lake.”

“We received support from physicians and staff all along the highway corridor fromSmithers to Prince George,” said Marie Hunter, Lakes District Hospital and HealthCentre site manager. “Everyone responded and the commitment of our staff and

physicians is exceptional.”

Northern Health says it will ensure that the funds remain in Burns Lake for local needs.