At this time their plan is to move our medevacs to the international airport. At this time there is no plan to continue to keep a strip open at the Municipal Airport. However, like I have indicated, our deputy minister is continuing to have discussions to see if that is a possibility. They are currently using some flights that are going to the international airport as a backup for the Municipal Airport, and it’s been working fine. So far it seems like individuals have a fear that the international airport is a long way out. I think it’s about 45 minutes, and that could mean a matter of life or death. We’re continuing to talk with Alberta Health and Wellness, who are dealing with the City of Edmonton.
Tom Beaulieu on Question 132-17(3): Closure Of Edmonton City Centre Airport And Medevac Services
In the Legislative Assembly on June 12th, 2012. See this statement in context.
Question 132-17(3): Closure Of Edmonton City Centre Airport And Medevac Services
Oral Questions
June 11th, 2012
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