Helicopters

• Lethbridge International Airshow’s 2023 edition ready for takeoff

  The show returned to the sky last year after a five-year break and will now fly back-to-back years because of scheduling concerns in 2024.

  Features

  Jul 28, 2023
  
• Helicopters install LED signs on high-rise building in downtown Vancouver

  In total, the sign for the Canadian Western Bank building was split into four pieces with the largest weighing around 6,000 pounds.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2022
  
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• Former Humboldt Bronco sets challenge for Pegasus Project donations

  Former Humboldt Bronco Kaleb Dahlgren is encouraging people to donate to STARS' Pegasus Project in hope of having enough funds for a new helicopter.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2022
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• Brush fire sparked on Penticton Indian Band land; BC Wildfire helicopters quickly deployed

  When crews arrived at around 10 a.m., the fire was mapped at 0.2 hectares and wasn't threatening any structures.  

  Environment

  Sep 6, 2021
• Search and rescue training to take place over Lake Ontario near Kingston this week

  The RCAF training will run Wednesday and Thursday and will include a Hercules aircraft, a Griffon helicopter, a French naval vessel and a Canadian Coast Guard ship.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2021
• Man accused of holding girl captive at remote Sask. cabin opts for trial by judge and jury

  Aaron Gardiner allegedly held a girl captive for four days at a remote cabin across from Île-à-la-Crosse Lake in northern Saskatchewan.

  Crime

  Mar 2, 2021
• RCMP release name, charges for man accused of holding girl hostage near Île-à-la-Crosse

  Police charged Aaron Gardiner with numerous charges, including unlawful arrest. He was arrested on Friday morning with the use of two army helicopters.

  Crime

  Apr 27, 2020
• Helicopters, special equipment needed to bring last stormed-out customers online: Manitoba Hydro

  Manitoba Hydro says it’s working to restore power to the last areas of Manitoba left without service following the Thanksgiving storm -- but special equipment is needed to get the job done.

  Weather

  Oct 22, 2019
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• ‘It’s been a complete disaster’: Okanagan cherry farmers desperate for good crop

  Some farmers are expecting to lose roughly half of their crop.

  Jul 6, 2019
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• Rainy start to summer could damage cherry crop in the Okanagan

  Early-summer showers are causing problems for local cherry farmers.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2019