Posts by Kim Allen
The NBFPA is calling for an immediate freeze to rising power rates
Mark Arsenault, President and C.E.O. of the New Brunswick Forest Products Association is calling on the Government of New Brunswick to intervene and impose an immediate energy rate freeze on NB Power. “There is no long term, or even a short term, plan to control run-away energy rates. The government needs to take control and…
Read MoreWe need to find an immediate solution to rising power rates in New Brunswick
The New Brunswick Forest Products Association is appealing to all parties to find an immediate solution to rising power rates in New Brunswick. For many years, we have advocated for more competitive power rates, reliable and clean energy. Our members have and continue to invest in energy efficiency. The fact remains that there is no…
Read MoreNew Brunswick Forest Products Association Supports NB Power Agreement
Fredericton, NB – The New Brunswick Forest Products Association announced today their support for the revised purchase agreement between NB Power and Hydro-Québec. This new agreement, which will see a rate reduction among large industrial users as well as a rate freeze for light industrial users, is anticipated to inject stability into New Brunswick’s forest…
Read MoreGoForestry video puts new twist on an old favorite
GoForestry officially launches the second phase of its promotional strategy. As a cutting edge, bilingual campaign focused on promoting the professionalism, innovation and opportunities within the forest industry, this phase builds on the campaigns past internet success and takes on the power of social networking! According to Daniel Gautreau, campaign coordinator, creating a modern cyber…
Read MoreForestry Awareness Campaign
A campaign promoting career options within the forestry sector among the region’s youth has recently received some international recognition. The campaign’s interactive website Goforestry.ca received a Silver medal at this year’s Summit Creative Awards in Portland Oregon. The highly interactive website features an online video host as well as in-depth sector information, career profiles and…
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