Vaagen Fibre Canada

06/01/2023

Vaagen Fibre Canada Lumber for Sale

We have lifts of Kiln dried Fir 2”x4”x8’ Rough cut
#3 and worse boards for sale. (yes! some are just fire wood)

Solid Packs
Units of approx. 240 pcs are $300.00 Canadian
Units of approx. 190 pcs are $250 Canadian
Stickered Packs
Units of approx. 370 pcs are $450.00 Canadian

- There is no sorting must take entire unit as is.
- Loading is available for Flat deck trucks and trailers only (this means no fenders above the deck height)
- Vaagen and Vaagen employees are not responsible for any damage that may occur during loading.
- Hand loading is the only other option, PPE must be worn, and can be supplied by the front office.
- Vaagen Employee’s do not assist with hand loading.

EVERYONE COMING ON TO SITE FOR LUMBER MUST CHECK IN AT THE OFFICE.

Lumber is only available the week of June 5th to the 9th from 8am to 3pm. First come first serve - no reserving.

If you have additional questions, please contact our Admin Office at 250-449-2900

03/15/2023

The Vaagen family are expressing their appreciation to their many partners for their years of relationship, including employees and contractors, local community members, the Osoyoos Indian Band, West Boundary Community Forest, Interior Lumber Manufacturers' Association, local area Mayors, Councillors, and Regional District Directors, and local Ministry of Forest staff.

Midway, B.C.: When Duane, Emily, and Kurtis Vaagen, the family ownership team of Vaagen Fibre Canada (VFC), first shared the news on January 6, 2023, that their family sawmill which has been in operation in the community of Midway for over 10 years, was shutting down indefinitely, the outpouring of....

01/06/2023

A message regarding the shut down of Vaagen Fibre Canada from the Vaagen family.

https://www.vaagen.ca/post/a-message-from-the-vaagen-family

Many people have reached out to ask how they can provide their support. In the link, at the bottom of the message from the Vaagen family, you will find a template letter we encourage you to fill out and email to our local MLA Roly Russell.

A message regarding the shut down of Vaagen Fibre Canada from the Vaagen Family.

12/26/2022

For Vaagen, sustainable forest stewardship is at the core of all operations, and one key aspect of this is ensuring that our privately owned land is accessible to the local communities.

We are proud to hold a partnership with Salmo Valley Trail Society (SVTS), a local nonprofit committed to creating, enhancing, and preserving non-motorized sustainable recreational trails in the Salmo Valley.

Since 2018, Vaagen and SVTS have collaborated on multiple projects, introducing successful trail systems to the community.

“The recreational trails provide our community a chance to connect with nature, get outside and be active, as well as a place to gather and celebrate our passion for the outdoors,” noted Melisa Boardman, secretary of STVS.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3FNzIe8

12/21/2022

Our Midway mill is proud to hold a partnership with Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre, a state-of-the-art interpretative centre with extensive indoor and outdoor exhibit galleries, education stations, two multimedia theatres, and various walking trails. The Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre is located on a 1,600-acre desert conservation area, considered the only desert in Canada.

As part of the outdoor displays, the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre has over 1.5 km of desert walking trails that lead to a traditional village where visitors can peek inside a traditional Pit House (q̓ʷc̓iʔ).

Just recently, the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre received a log donation from Vaagen, which were used to build the new q̓ʷc̓iʔ.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3YDfahh

12/14/2022

At Vaagen Fibre Canada, we are proud of all the team members who dedicate their time to sustainable forestry, helping us build strong partnerships in the community that lead to remarkable projects.

Today, we are amplifying the voice of Debbie Hachey, Log Scaler/Weighmaster at Vaagen Fibre Canada.

Born in the Fraser Canyon, B.C., Debbie's journey in forestry started at her family's sawmill. She has always had a passion for forestry and an eye for business, motivating her to become a BC Licensed Log Scaler & Weighmaster and start a career supporting mills within the Boundary Region.

Meet Debbie: https://bit.ly/3WeoOVy

12/07/2022

In early November, the Forestry Worker Supports and Community Resiliency Council held its first meeting.

The Council, which is chaired by Parliamentary Secretary for Forests, Doug Routley, includes 18 other members from throughout B.C. including Indigenous and government leaders, forest industry and labour representatives, academics, and non-governmental organizations.

The Province of B.C. has appointed Registered Professional Forester (RPF) Dan Macmaster to support forestry workers and communities as the forestry sector undergoes a shift.

A few highlights from the meeting:

Grand Forks, B.C.: In a move recognizing the contribution made by Registered Professional Forester (RPF) Dan Macmaster to forestry, the Province of B.C. has appointed him to a newly formed provincial advisory council to support forestry workers and communities as the forestry sector undergoes a shif...

11/29/2022

This October, we had the opportunity to take Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests and MLA for Boundary Similkameen Roly Russell on a one-day tour of three important spots, Vaagen Fibre Canada’s Midway Mill, the West Boundary Community Forest (WBCF) and the Nk’Mip Creek Wildfire Project.

Read more about the tour, and the actions taken by Vaagen, WBCF and Nk'Mip Forestry that ensure forest stewardship in our forests!
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11/22/2022

Thank you, Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) for sharing Dan Macmaster's story in forestry and the highlights of his career.

The team at Vaagen is immensely proud to count on Dan's leadership and intention to serve his team and community!

Read the full story:

Faces of Forestry is an initiative of the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) to highlight people doing great work to enhance our forests throughout British Columbia. This month, we feature Dan Macmaster, RPF, Fibre Manager of Vaagen Fibre Canada (Vaagen). Since the beginning of his care

11/17/2022

New Wildfire Salvage Opportunity Agreements (WSOAs) will lead to faster action on harvesting areas damaged by wildfire, provide more timber for mills and set up faster reforestation through the leadership of First Nations.

“We have worked hard with Vaagen Fibre Canada to identify where harvesting should take place and where the land should be left to recover on its own. When we can identify and manage an entire landscape after a wildfire for water protection, such as wildlife corridors, surviving trees and shrubs, and culturally significant areas, immediately after a wildfire has burned, then we can restore the land and emphasize our management values,” said Vern Louie, forest manager, Osoyoos Indian Band.

Read more here:

A new approach to provincial forestry agreements will lead to faster action on harvesting areas damaged by wildfire, provide more timber for mills and set up faster reforestation through the leadership of First Nations.

11/09/2022