The town of Pine Falls is
located on the Winnipeg River, approximately 135 kilometers
northeast of Winnipeg. Pine Falls and the surrounding communities
are largely economically dependent on Tembec, Pine Falls Operation.
The paper mill is owned by Tembec Paper Group and produces newsprint
for markets in Canada and the Midwest U.S. It employs over 500
people at its operation and an additional 600+ through contract
primarily in the areas of forest renewal, harvesting and
transportation. Over $80 million has been spent on recent
technological and environmental upgrades and the mill is Manitoba’s
largest recycler of old newspapers and magazines. Tembec generates
about $125 million to the provincial economy annually.
The unspoiled, natural
environment provides the outdoor enthusiast with many
opportunities. Manitoba offers boating, sailing, swimming, hunting,
snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, hiking and much, much more. The
community of Pine Falls offers its residents a library, ice arena,
curling rink, bowling alley, heated outdoor swimming pool, baseball
diamonds, groomed snowmobile and cross-country trails, tennis and an
nine-hole golf course. Pine Falls is home to the Canadian Walleye
Championship held in October of each year. The 5P Festival held each
Labour Day Weekend recognized the contributions of “Paper, Pea,
Pickerel, Power and Pow-Wow” to the area. Pine Falls along with
other regional Municipalities, have joined in as partners to the
building of the Trans-Canada Trail.
Economy of Pine Falls 