Interfor’s Hammond cedar mill is closing in 2019. THE NEWS/files

Interfor’s Hammond cedar mill is closing in 2019. THE NEWS/files

LETTER: Feds should acquire Maple Ridge mill for First Nations

One suggestion is that government purchase the former Hammond Mill site, and return to Katzie

Dear Editor,

[RE: Hammond Cedar site attracts potential buyers, July 17, The News]

The Hammond Cedar Mill land should be returned to the Katzie First Nation, by the federal government buying it and returning it to the Katzie people.

Sandy Atkin, Maple Ridge

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