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.
As of late August 1966, the first residents arrived at the planned community, which was expected to be populated in five years. By 1971, the population had increased to 3000 people and 4300 with surrounding villages. In 1974, Domtar constructed a sawmill adjacent to its pulp mill.