At the end of August 1966, the first inhabitants arrived in the future village which according to the first plans had to count in 5 years. In 1971, the population reached 3000 inhabitants and 4300 with the surrounding villages. In 1974, Domtar installed a sawmill close to its pulp mill.
By late August 1966, the first residents settled in the future town that was scheduled for habitation in five years. By 1971, the population had risen to 3000 people and 4300 with surrounding villages. In 1974, Domtar built a sawmill near its pulp mill.