An anonymous director reports

FORTRESS PAPER TO RELEASE FIRST QUARTER 2017 EARNINGS

Fortress Paper Ltd. intends to release its first-quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2017, after the close of the market on Thursday, May 11, 2017. In connection with the release of its results, Fortress Paper will host a conference call on Friday, May 12, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. PDT to discuss the financial results and provide an update on the corporation's operations.

To participate in the conference call, please dial one of the following numbers:

Vancouver:  604-681-8564

Calgary or international:  403-532-5601

Edmonton:  780-429-5820

Toronto:  416-623-0333

Ottawa:  613-212-0171

Montreal:  514-687-4017

Toll-free dial-in number:  1-855-353-9183 from Canada and United States

Participant passcode:  15086 followed by the number sign

Conference reference No.:  1216477 followed by the number sign

A replay of the conference call will be available for 30 days. To access the replay, listeners may dial 1-855-201-2300 from Canada or the United States, or dial 403-255-0697 from local Calgary or international. The conference reference number is 1216477 followed by the number sign, and the participant passcode to access the replay is 15086 followed by the number sign.

About Fortress Paper Ltd.

Fortress Paper operates internationally in two distinct business segments: dissolving pulp and security paper products. The company operates its dissolving pulp business at the Fortress specialty cellulose mill located in Canada, which has expanded into the renewable energy generation sector with the construction of a cogeneration facility. The company operates its security paper products business at the Landqart mill located in Switzerland, where it produces banknote, passport, visa, and other brand protection and security papers.