MOOSE JAW — With near-perfect skies and a patriotic roar overhead, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds made a triumphant return to their hometown with a special public performance at the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport on July 12.
Hundreds of spectators filled the designated airfield parking spaces, which sold out quickly, with many more lining nearby grid roads and fields to catch a glimpse of Moose Jaw’s own aerobatic team.
“We’re excited to host this at our own airport,” said Roger Blager, president of the Moose Jaw Flying Club who hosted the show in partnership with the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority, earlier. “It’s not every day you get to see the Snowbirds perform this close to home.”
The show took place to a backdrop of clear, sunny skies — a welcome change from recent cloudy conditions and lingering wildfire smoke that saw the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ game in Regina postponed the night before.
Proceeds from the sold-out event will support a proposed crosswind runway project at the municipal airport, aimed at improving flight safety and expanding training opportunities.
“Last year, our local flight school had to cancel over 200 flights because of crosswinds. A new crosswind runway would help keep training, visiting aircraft, and other airport activities running smoothly,” he explained.
To learn more about the Moose Jaw Flying Club, visit “Moose Jaw Flying Club — COPA 215” on Facebook.
The Moose Jaw Municipal Airport is located approximately 15 minutes northeast of downtown, accessible via the North Service Road and Highway 301.
