Aviation View | Volume 2, Issue 1

146 AVIATION VIEW VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1 Karsseboom, “and we are just in the process of creating a Request for Proposals to replace our snow-fighting equipment. The number one item is a snowblower attachment for our four-wheel loader. We do have an airfield snowblower, but it is becoming quite unreliable, so we thought it prudent to have a good solid backup. The Canadian government, through Transport Canada, provides grants based on how many passengers you move – there is a total pot of $34 million, and they divide that amongst the airports based on passengers.” Another interesting development for North Peace Regional has been the inception of an aviation program at Northern Lights College. This is just beginning to be developed but will be a boon for the airport, whether graduates are focusing on the mechanical or the pilot side of education. It will be a growing part of what happens at the airport and mean a very close partnership into the coming years. WHEREVER YOU’RE GOING, YOU CAN GET THERE FROM HERE. Vantage Airport Group is proud to call North Peace Regional Airport part of our global network of award-winning airports. Learn more about us at vantageairportgroup.com. A member of