October 26, 2006: Transwest Air (Saskatoon branch) once again supported C-95 Saskatoon's "Shave Your Bosses Head for Cancer". We put the Aviation spin on it, and turned it into "Shave Your Pilot's Head For Cancer".

This year, Transwest Air Jetstream captain Jamie and Saab captain Rene graciously donated their heads to be shaved.

Before: Jamie (l) and Rene...all smiles and heads full of hair

After: Still smiling...with a little less hair! 

Seen above, Rambling Dave from C-95, along with Jamie & Rene, at the Transwest Air Hangar in Saskatoon on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. We raised over $500 for cancer research and had a great time. Thanks again to Rene and Jamie!!

Check out Rene's video of the event by clicking here!

Click Here to go to C95.com

October 2, 2006: Transwest Air has teamed up with the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association to provide the Major Door Prize for the annual Snowmobile Show, November 3-5 at Prairieland Exhibition Park in Saskatoon. All adult and weekend admissions will be entered for two tickets to anywhere Transwest Air flies.

Click Here for the S.S.A.'s website

September 29, 2006: Transwest Air congratulates Chris Sopal, the monthly winner of Country 900 CKBI's "Brainiac" Trivia promotion. As September's monthly winner, Chris wins a $200 travel credit from Transwest Air. Chris is now off to the final event in February of 2007, where someone will win a trip to Paris! Good luck, Chris!

Go to 900CKBI's website for details.

August 29, 2006: It was announced last week that Transwest Air would begin providing service to Fort McMurray 4 days a week, and launching new service to Buffalo Narrows twice a week.

Service to Fort McMurray from Saskatchewan will begin on Tuesday, September 12 on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday mornings. then on Monday, September 18, service will be expanded to Monday evening.

Service to Buffalo Narrows will begin on September 12 on Tuesday & Thursday morning, as part of the Saskatoon-Fort McMurray flight.

These flights, originating out of Saskatoon, offer connections to and from Regina, Prince Albert, La Ronge and Northern Saskatchewan.

Seat sale pricing is available for these flights. Click Here for prices.

Book today by calling your travel agent, or by booking online at transwestair.com. You may also book by calling the Transwest Air Reservation Call Centre toll free at 1-800-667-9356.

August 25, 2006: Transwest Air and Prince Albert's Power 99FM have joined forces to give one lucky listener the "Red Hot Rock Star Treatment" and the opportunity to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers in Saskatoon!

Congratulations to Eric Bolay of Prince Albert! Eric and 7 friends will be escorted by a Power 99FM personality for an evening that includes supper and drinks, a private Transwest Air charter to and from Saskatoon, and a stretch limo ride to the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert in Saskatoon.

August 24, 2006: Transwest Air announced changes today to its planned Fort McMurray expansion, plus the addition of service to Northwest Saskatchewan.

Transwest Air is adding a Monday evening flight from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray, commencing September 18. This flight will depart Saskatoon at 6:00pm Monday evening, and arrive in Fort McMurray at 7:45pm. The return flight will depart Fort McMurray at 8:15pm, and arrive in Saskatoon at 10:00pm. This new Monday night service will be added to Transwest Air’s current Fort McMurray seat sale.
Transwest Air also announced today that it would add service to the community of Buffalo Narrows, as part of its Fort McMurray flights. This community of approximately 1,500, located 245 kilometres north of Meadow Lake, will be served on Tuesday & Thursday, as part of the Saskatoon-Fort McMurray schedule announced earlier this year.

To view or download the full news release, click here (requires Adobe Reader)

August 1, 2006: Transwest Air announced that the first flight to Fort McMurray from Saskatoon will take place on Tuesday, September 12.

This flight will depart Saskatoon three times a week at 8:55am, and fly non-stop direct, arriving in Fort McMurray by 10:45am (barring delays).  A same day return flight will depart Fort McMurray at 1:30pm, arriving in Saskatoon by 3:15pm.

Days of service will be Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

This new flight will be fed by same day connecting flights from Regina (departing at 7:40am, arriving in Saskatoon at 8:30), and Prince Albert (departing at 6:00am, arriving in Saskatoon at 6:30am). For Northern Saskatchewan travellers, an overnight in Saskatoon will be required the night before the flight.

Transwest Air will be using the Saab 340A aircraft, the flagship of our fleet. This pressurized turbo-prop aircraft features comfortable leather seating, lavatory and flight attendant service.

To introduce this new service, Transwest Air is offering special limited time pricing for Fort McMurray:

• Saskatoon, starting at $189 (one way, taxes not included)
• Prince Albert, starting at $205 (one way, taxes not included)
• Regina, starting at $249 (one way, taxes not included)
• La Ronge, starting at $269 (one way, taxes not included)
• Northern Saskatchewan (Wollaston, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac), starting at $419 (one way, taxes not included)

There are three options to book your flight:

1. contact your travel agent
2. book online
3. or call the Transwest Air reservation call centre, 1-800-667-9356.

July 5, 2006: This past weekend, Transwest Air was again a major contributor in assisting northern residents who were allowed to return to the communities of Stony Rapids, Black Lake, Fond du Lac and Uranium City, after being evacuated the previous week.

Over the Canada Day long weekend, Transwest Air ground crews, flight crews and managers, utilizing our two SAAB 340A aircraft, worked tirelessly in the transportation of nearly 500 northern evacuees. Transwest Air was happy to hear that residents were allowed to return home.

Scheduled service is now back to normal status, but Transwest Air vows to be there should the need to evacuate arise again.

Transwest Air wishes to thank our loyal customers, who may have experienced inconvenience due to our efforts in the North, for their patience.

NEWS RELEASE -June 28, 2006

Transwest Air has been a key player in the evacuation of communities in Northern Saskatchewan, ever since fires began threatening the communities of Stony Rapids and Black Lake on the weekend.

The Transwest Air team, in co-operation with Emergency Measures, Community Services and S.E.R.M., has made this a HIGH PRIORITY and has allocated our fleet of aircraft to this evacuation effort. Transwest Air has evacuated residents from Stony Rapids, Black Lake, Fond du Lac and Uranium City. These residents were deemed priority evacuees, because of age and/or medical conditions.

Passengers are being transported to Prince Albert and Saskatoon via Transwest Air's fleet, including SAAB, Jetstream, King Air, Twin Otter and Navajo aircraft.

Because of the decision to assist in this emergency situation, Transwest Air was forced to alter our Scheduled Service flights, and postpone many flights until further notice. Transwest Air wishes to apologize to our loyal customers affected by this decision. We realize that this is a huge inconvenience, but feel that the safety and well being of residents in these Northern communities is our first responsibility. Transwest Air will continue to provide air evacuation as necessary.

June 27, 2006: Transwest Air evacuated 161 residents June 26 from Stony Rapids and Black Lake, due to the forest fire situation. These residents were deemed priority evacuees, due to medical conditions. Passengers were transported to Prince Albert via Transwest Air's fleet of SAAB, Jetstream and Navajo aircraft.

Transwest Air is committed to the safety and well being of residents in these communities and will continue to provide air evacuation as the need arises.

June 27, 2006: Transwest Air, in conjuction with the Saskatoon Blades Alumni, the Children's Health & Hospital Foundation and the Saskatoon Golf & Country Club congratulate the winners in the first annual Blades Alumni Golf Ball drop.

Fern Njaa of Saskatoon won the Air Canada tickets for a trip anywhere in North America, including Hawaii, Mexico or the Caribbean.

Dave Leach of Flin Flon, MB won the Vespa Scooter.

Sheldon Wright of Saskatoon won the Blades 5 pack of season tickets.

Thanks to all the golfers who took part in the golf tournament, the celebrities who donated their time and talents, the organizers and volunteers.

Click here to see a slide show from this year's event.

See you next year!

June 5, 2006: Transwest Air has reduced the checked bag allowance for passengers travelling on our scheduled service from 100 pounds to 75 pounds until further notice.

May 2, 2006: Transwest Air congratulates Les Craig of Prince Albert, the monthly winner of Country 900 CKBI's "Brainiac" Trivia promotion. As April's monthly winner, Les receives a $200 travel credit from Transwest Air. Les is now off to the final event in February of 2007, where someone will win a trip to Paris! Good luck, Les!

April 26, 2006: Transwest Air has entered into a partnership with the Saskatchewan Soccer Association board of directors and their membership, to offer discounted travel within Saskatchewan. See their website by Clicking Here

April 1, 2006: Transwest Air now provides air travel discounts for members of Tourism Saskatchewan. Tourism members will receive details of the discount from Tourism Saskatchewan, and through their members only website, www.industrymatters.com

January 25, 2006: Transwest Air announced that, due to the lack of a Winter ice road, it would bring assistance to the northern communities of Wollaston and Fond du Lac. Click here for details.