Breckenridge law enforcement narrows police chief search Oct 23, 2009
The 24-member Canadian Snowbirds team featured nine aircrafts at the cost-free event, drawing a total 4,000 adults and 2,000 students. Advertisement. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Blue Angels, Canadian Snowbirds Headline Miramar Air Show Oct 4, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- The Canadian Snowbirds military jet-demonstration team will take part in the Miramar Air Show for the first time Friday, joining the celebrated U.S. Navy Blue Angels and dozens of other top pilots from around the world. The theme of this year's three-day show is "A Salute to Teamwork," a fitting concept, say military officials, with the event featuring both U.S. and Canadian jet teams. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
MILITARY: Blue Angels highlight Miramar air show Jul 30, 2009
Other acts include the Canadian Snowbirds jet team, the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team and a special effects power glider. The theme of this year's show is "A Salute to Teamwork," with parking, general admission and blanket seating free. (North County Times)
Wahpeton Fire assist Canadian Snowbirds in rescue, fire services May 8, 2009
By being assigned to Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting services (ARFF) by the Canadian Snowbirds, the Wahpeton Fire Department played an important role in the Wings Over Wahpeton air show Wednesday at Harry Stern Airport. "It's part of our emergency plan if anything was to happen," said Canadian Snowbirds Public Information Officer Jennifer Jones ... "Everywhere we stop they have their own emergency services, so what we try to do is just educate them on our aircraft, get them to assist because... (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Wings Over Wahpeton wows a crowd of 3,000 May 8, 2009
The P-51 was one of many historic aircraft that entertained at the airport for Wings Over Wahpeton, which featured the Canadian Snowbirds ... The Canadian Snowbirds agreed to be a part of Wings Over Wahpeton after a request came to them from Warren Pietsch, a long-time friend and follower of the group ... We re thrilled to be here, said Jennifer Jones, Canadian Snowbirds Public Information Officer. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Alley garbage pickup terminated May 7, 2009
Mayor Jim Sturdevant declared May 6 as "Wings Over Wahpeton Day" in appreciation of the Canadian Snowbirds, Pietsch Air Shows and Harry Stern Airport for organizing a "once-in-a-lifetime" event for the city. The air show begins at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Canadian Snowbirds arrive in Wahpeton May 7, 2009
A small crowd gathered at the Harry Stern Airport in Wahpeton Tuesday to see the remainder of the Canadian Snowbirds arrive for their air show today, Wednesday. Nine plans flew in around 2:45 p.m. and afterward crew members met around the wing of aircraft No. 5 to discuss protocol and other miscellaneous items. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Air show a once-in-a-lifetime event May 1, 2009
The "Wings Over Wahpeton" airshow will feature the 431 Air Demonstration Squadron Canadian Snowbirds, Pietsch Air Shows out of Minot, Jim Pietz in his extra 300L and World War II military aircraft like the B-25 Bomber and P-51 Mustang ... "Many have never had the opportunity to attend an airshow like this, she said.In December, Warren Pietsch of Pietsch Air Shows called Schrieber-Beck to let her know he suggested Wahpeton as a stopping point for the Canadian Snowbirds on their way to Louisiana.... (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Wings Over Pittsburgh canceled this year Mar 3, 2009
The air show, which takes almost a year to put together, had been a local fixture in June or July until last year, when it was moved to mid-May in order to get the Canadian Snowbirds to perform. The first day of the show had a very strong turnout, but the weather turned on the second day and events had to be canceled. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Signs of Spring on the Prairies Feb 27, 2009
Plants and Animals Canadian Prairie Residents Long to See in Spring. Those first signs of spring that bring a lift to the heart - here are what prairie dwellers watch for. (Suite101.com)
Get in on spring training! Feb 25, 2009
Knology Park in Dunedin: The longtime host of the Blue Jays (and many Canadian snowbirds). Space Coast Stadium: The spring home of the Washington Nationals. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
