Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the situation in Tsiigehtchic has been there for a number of years now. During the spring break-up and the fall freeze-up, the community finds itself isolated to a certain degree. However, there are helicopter services there for medical reasons. The department has done studies to look at different options and I am told by the department that the studies indicate that the existing transportation system with helicopter medevac services is the most cost-effective means of transportation access at this time. Although the helicopter landing situation is not really safe, the department had gone into the community of Tsiigehtchic this summer and made plans to relocate the helipad to a new location during this coming fiscal year so that should alleviate their problem. As for a permanent airstrip, again I have to go back to the financial situation of the department, it is difficult to make a large financial commitment at this time for any type of airport. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Question 170-13(6): Air Links To Tsiigehtchic
In the Legislative Assembly on November 6th, 1998. See this statement in context.
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Question 170-13(6): Air Links To Tsiigehtchic
Item 6: Oral Questions
November 5th, 1998
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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