Extra helicopter traffic throughout the Humber Valley this week as part of Canadian Forces training

    Monday, 4 March 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Canadian Forces’ 103 Search and Rescue Squadron will be conducting exercises in the wilderness between Deer Lake and Corner Brook until March 8th.

    People in the Humber Valley region may notice increased helicopter traffic this week. It’s because the Canadian Forces’ 103 Search and Rescue Squadron will be conducting exercises in the wilderness between Deer Lake and Corner Brook until March 8th. Conducting this annual training exercise each year helps their crews stay proficient in maintaining ground rescue skills. 

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