Area politicians stress both levels of Government should have seen the
closure of the Bowater Mill in Ignace coming.
Kenora MP Roger Valley says its a horrible time for the Region and the
nearly 50 affected workers.
n030 runs: 13 sec. out…of ignace.
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton also points to the softwood deal.
n032 runs: 20 sec. out…is happening.
Bowater blamed the closure on poor market conditions and low quota
levels under the softwood agreement.
