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The federal government and the Government of Saskatchewan recognize the different ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected communities across the province. Both governments are making strategic investments in infrastructure to meet the specific needs of Saskatchewan communities to help strengthen local economies.
Today, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development; the Honourable Lori Carr, Saskatchewan Minister of Government Relations; and His Worship Fraser Tolmie, Mayor of the City of Moose Jaw, announced funding for important improvements to the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport which will benefit the local economy and increase safety.
The rehabilitation and expansion of the existing runway and taxiway will help accommodate larger planes, including business class, turboprops, and light jets. The construction of a new apron space will increase the parking area and allow for heavier aircraft to be parked. A new hangar access road will reduce the use of taxiways by vehicle traffic. Improvements also include the installation of additional runway, taxiway and approach lights.
The Government of Canada is investing $1.2 million in this project through the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream (RNIS) of the Investing in Canada plan, while the Government of Saskatchewan is contributing $999,900. The City of Moose Jaw is contributing $500,100 and is responsible for any additional costs.
In September 1966 I “checked out” on a Cessna 140 at this little strip the day before commencing flight training on the Tutor (Class 6604). Still flying after many decades -but with wonderful memories of Moose Jaw and that little C140. Congratulations on your continued growth and success. Thanks to the doctors daughter whose eagerness to fly for the first time way back in the Sixties prompted the checkout! I wonder if she remembers?