The 50th anniversary of the Wetaskiwin Airport was a thrill for the community.
A large contingent of Central Albertans from Wetaskiwin, Ponoka, Millet, Leduc and surrounding area attended the airport’s 50 years of operation celebration on May 4.
Attendees started their day by having breakfast, available for $10 per person.
Matthew Bleakney, airport management coordinator at the City of Wetaskiwin, said that over 300 people were served breakfast.
“We have 15 planes flying during the event. About a week of preparations went into this event,” Bleakney added.
Included in the festivities on Saturday was a free helicopter ride.
Brynn Archibelt and Kien Johnston, residents of Camrose and winners of the draw, said boarding the copter was an “incredible” experience.
Heather Kroening, who came from Ponoka for the event, said that she loved the show.
“Love all the atmosphere. Love the information. The SkyHawks did an awesome and impressive job,” Kroening said.
Food trucks were also present at the event, serving hungry attendees with burgers, ice cream, and other barbecued food.
The event wrapped up with an acrobatic show from the Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, the SkyHawks, that was invited to perform at the event.
