The mayor of Ear Falls calls it heartbreaking.

In a Facebook post Thursday night Kevin Kahoot expressed concern for the families of his community impacted by an announcement by Interfor it will be shutting down its sawmill operation indefinitely.

The shutdown could impact as many as 150 workers according to one source.

The Ear Falls mayor notes they are working to support the families and he has been in touch with Premier Doug Ford to see what can be done to support those impacted.

Interfor acquired the sawmill in 2022 when it acquired EACOM Timber Division.

Earlier this week U.S. President Donald Trump penalized the Canadian softwood lumber industry with an additional 10 per cent tariff. The B.C Lumber Council stated that Canadian softwood lumber entering the States get hits with a 45 per cent tax.

Interfor’s stock price ended the day trading at 8.35 when just over a month ago the stock price was over $13.00.

We have reached out to the company and the union for comment.