Moose Jaw Mayor on the end of the Snowbirds era

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The Snowbirds, as Canada has known them, are coming to an end. The federal government is calling this a modernization plan for the Snowbirds, but it also marks the end of an era as the iconic CT-114 Tutors prepare for their final seasons in the sky. With a new aircraft not expected until the early 2030s, this raises real questions about what this transition period means for Moose Jaw, and whether the promise of continuity matches the uncertainty in the timeline. To discuss all this, Evan speaks with James Murdock, Moose Jaw Mayor.
20 May 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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