Sappi North America, a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper and packaging products, and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, have received a $350,000 grant from the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) to develop and implement a Knowledge Management and Training System at the Sappi mill in Cloquet, Minnesota. The proposed Knowledge Management and Training System will house Sappi's impressive knowledge base in a way that is accessible and actionable for all employees. The computerized, user-friendly system will be used to identify, document and transfer employees' knowledge so that critical information can not only be shared for the betterment of all Sappi's Minnesota employees, but unique, experiential information can be passed on from retiring generations of workers to new ones. It will provide self-directed training and assist in succession planning and job task certifications.

Catalyst Paper (TSX: CYT) regrets to report the occurrence of a fatal incident involving an employee at its Crofton mill. The incident resulted from an industrial vehicle roll-over which occurred yesterday evening at the mill. The Coroner, RCMP and WorkSafeBC have been contacted and an investigation is underway. “We are saddened by this tragic incident,” says Joe Nemeth, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are doing everything possible to support the investigation. We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased.” WorkSafeBC will lead the investigation, fully supported by mill personnel.