Section of Land Secured for
Police Academy Bid
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The land outlined in red shows the amount of space required for an Alberta Police and Peace Officer College that will be constructed somewhere in the province by the Alberta Government. Provost is shown in the background towards the north in this aerial picture. ©Provost News Photo.
Photo in November 30 edition of The Provost News.
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Capt. Tressa Olson Earns Wings
SOUTHPORT, Manitoba.—Cadogan, Alberta native Capt. Tressa Olson was awarded her Air Force pilot’s wings during a ceremony at 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School (CFFTS) here by 17 Wing Winnipeg Commander Col. Ken O'Brien on Friday, November 18.
Olson joined the Air Force in 2002 after graduating from the University of Alberta in Edmonton. She will now proceed to CFB Gagetown, N.B., to complete her operational training on the CH-146 Griffon utility tactical transport helicopter and will be posted to 408 "Goose" Tactical Helicopter Squadron at Steele Barracks in Edmonton.
She completed her pilot training at 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School, which conducts helicopter pilot training and multi-engine aircraft pilot training using a variety of aircraft to accomplish its mission, including the Bell CH-139 Jet Ranger training helicopter, the Raytheon King Air C-90B multi-engine trainer and the Grob 120-A primary trainer, which is operated by the Allied Wings consortium.
An integral part of 17 Wing Winnipeg, 3 CFFTS operates from the Southport Aerospace Centre at Portage la Prairie, Man., in a partnership between the Air Force, Allied Wings and the Southport Aerospace Centre, Incorporated. Allied Wings and the Southport Aerospace Centre maintain the aircraft, operate the airfield, and provide all of the services necessary for the effective operation of 3 CFFTS.
Full story and photos in November 30 edition of The Provost News.
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