10-Dec-2018Source: HeliHub.com
The Edmonton Police may still be able to get a new helicopter. Originally, the helicopter request was going to be removed from the city’s 2019-22 capital budget. But Coun. Sarah Hamilton suggested that the $6.2 million request be held open in the budget books, and the money be financed through debt, the city borrowing the... Read more
27-Jun-2017Source: HeliHub.com
Global Edmonton’s news helicopter is celebrating 10 years of service this month. The helicopter, used first in June 2007, covers breaking news events and current traffic news in the city. Many say it gave a new spin to how people saw the news, reports Global News.... Read more
23-Oct-2014Source: HAC
Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC) 2016 Western Conference will take place November 10-14, 2016 at the Shaw Conference Centre. An estimated 700 attendees representing the Canadian helicopter industry will be in attendance at the first HAC meeting held in Edmonton. The conference represents an estimated economic impact of $350,000 for the Edmonton Region. A helicopter... Read more
10-Sep-2009Source: Edmonton Journal
The Edmonton Police Service’s newest member of its flight operations unit went to work right after its unveiling ceremony Wednesday where it was made welcomed by police Chief Mike Boyd and other civic officials.... Read more
1-Jul-2009Source: Eurocopter Canada
“The addition of this helicopter to our fleet is a resource multiplier,†says Staff Sargeant Dave Berry of the EPS. “We can be on site faster, increase the speed and efficiency of investigations and provide better support for our officers on the ground, especially during pursuit situations.â€... Read more
