Reaction continues to come in over Resolute Forest Products decision to halt production of its last operating paper machine at the end of this month.About 150 employees will be laid off, leaving a workforce of about 60.
A number of computer users commenting on our Facebook page are saddened by the news.
One sees the impact will having ripple effect throughout the region.
Another sees it being an opportunity for Fort Frances to open up new ventures and make the town a destination.
You can still join in on the discussion by going to our Facebook page.
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty is also weighing in on Resolute's decision.
He's hopeful that operations can resume sometime in the future.
Rafferty isn't expecting much a response from the federal government suggesting it's been more interested in oil and gas out west than it has been about the forestry and mining sectors in northern Ontario.
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Cambell says she's also concerned for the workers and families impacted by the halt in operations.
Campbell says the job loss at Resolute has become her main priority and they can be restored.
