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Westjet had 28 flights to Dawson Creek in 2023 before service stopped

Westjet conducted 28 flights in 2023 before services to Dawson Creek stopped on March 1st, according to a recent airport update. 

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Former mayor Dale Bumstead at the launch of WestJet services to Dawson Creek in Calgary. (Dale Bumstead, Facebook)

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — Westjet conducted 28 flights in 2023 before services to Dawson Creek stopped on March 1st, according to a recent airport update. 

The report presented to council on March 27th said 639 flights flew to and from Dawson Creek in January and February. 

Local, private aircraft accounted for 102 of the flights, while the remaining 533 flights were from chartered flights, corporate aircraft, or air ambulances. 

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The report to council also highlighted that Sealand Flights resumed operations in Dawson Creek, which allows flight instructor Mayank Kushwaha to provide flight instruction and training to local residents. 

The full airport report to council can be read below:

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Katherine Caddel is a recent graduate of Laurentian University’s English Media and Rhetoric program. They grew up in Northern Ontario and recently decided to make the North Peace their new home. When not at work, Katherine enjoys horror movies, playing video games and Dungeons and Dragons. More by Katherine Caddel

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