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The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Mill Woods, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced on July 23 the Canadian government’s investments for safety improvements at three Alberta airports:
- High Level Airport – $5,714,821 for the rehabilitation of Runway 13-31 and Taxiways A and B;
- Lethbridge Airport – $98,000 to purchase a de-icer which is used in combination with other snow removal equipment to apply sand to runways, taxiways and aprons to clear snow, and melt ice; and
- Red Deer Airport – $271,450 to replace a wheeled loader which is used for pulling snow removal or de-icing equipment.
Funding comes from Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP).
“The High Level, Lethbridge and Red Deer Airports are important hubs for residents and businesses in this region,” said the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi. “This investment will help ensure continued safe operations for passengers, flight crews, and employees, who rely on these airports to support the regional economy and its social development.”
“The Government of Canada recognizes the important role played by Canada’s local airports in supporting jobs and tourism, enabling investment and facilitating trade,” said the Honourable Marc Garneau. “Our investments are helping airports increase safety and accessibility for residents and travellers, while supporting the continued growth of local and regional economies.”
