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The company says paper machine number 5, which produces specialty printing papers, will be stopped January 31 because of deteriorating market conditions.
Spokesperson Xavier Van Chau says it's not certain when machine will run again.
About 150 employees will be impacted, leaving a workforce of about 60.
Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis says he was shocked when he was informed of Resolute's decision.
Avis says news of the shutdown was passed onto him through a conference call with Resolute's top brass Monday night.
Avis says he's concerned with the number of people impacted, but find some solace in the fact that some employees are being retained and the company's looking at how it can reposition operations.
In a joint statement, Natural Resources Minister David Orazietti, and Northern Development Minister Michael Gravelle say they're taking action to provide the necessary support to assist those affected.
They add they're actively engaged in developing a full assessment of the impact and examining what options are available.
The Ministers go on to say they'll continue to work with the forestry sector to restore competitiveness and seek new economic opportunities.
