Champion eyes environmental issues

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Champion Forest Products (Alberta) Ltd. recently announced that its fully bleached market kraft pulp mill, located in Hinton, Alberta, will undertake a modernization and expansion project which will double the capacity of the mill.

Prior to commencement of construction, the company will undertake an Environmental Impact Assessment which will assess the impact of this project upon Hinton and the environment, with special emphasis on Athabasca River quality and its downstream uses. This study will follow guidelines developed by Alberta Environment.

Any questions or opinion regarding the environmental impact of this project may be addressed direct to Champion at Hinton at: 865-2251 Ext. 458 ? Larry Bowerstock, Human Resource Department, or 865-2251 Ext. 381 ? Bill Gunning, Technical Department, or by mail to either o the above contacts at: Champion Forest Products (Alberta) Ltd., Bag 8000, Hinton, Alberta T0E 1B0.