After the closure of the mill at Westwood in 1956, a lot businesses fell on hard times. One of the victims was the majestic Westwood Theater. Several attempts were made to revive it, but to no avail. By 1980, it took on a new life as the home of the Red River Pub. On July 12, 1982, it was one of the most spectacular fires in modern Westwood history. when the old theater caught fire. Due to the intense heat of the blaze, aid from a forest service air tanker dropped retardant to combat the fire and to keep it contained.

If you have memories of the pub or fire, that you would like to share, please  do so.

Tim