Resolute Forest Products says it intends to idle indefinitely the kraft mill and paper machine # 5 at its Fort Frances mill.
The company expects to curtail operations by the end of this month affecting nearly 240 employees.
Resolute blames the decision on market conditions, but is holding out the possibility of a restart at a later date.
Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis says company officials indicated they're studying potential uses of the number five paper machine that will take at least 12 to 18 months to complete.
Avis calls the news shocking and depressing.