Government of Canada investing in safety at three Alberta airports

July 23, 2018          Edmonton, Alberta          Transport Canada

Canadians, tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. From visiting friends and family, to travelling to medical appointments, or getting goods to market, we rely on our local airports to support and sustain vibrant communities. These airports also provide essential air services including community resupply, air ambulance, search and rescue and forest fire response.

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, today announced Government of Canada 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.
• 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).