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February 23rd is National Aviation Day-a day to celebrate the first powered flight in the country. But across the prairies, aviation isn’t just a chapter in a history book. It supports society, builds the economy and ensures a future for all. For Rise Air, today isn’t just about the mechanics of flight; it’s about the […]
Rise Air welcomes Canada’s first ATR 72-600 Rise Air, the Indigenous-owned airline providing essential services across Saskatchewan, has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft, becoming the launch customer for the latest generation ATR -600 series in Canada. This aircraft is the first from a three-aircraft agreement signed in November 2024, with two additional brand-new ATR 72-600s to join the fleet under lease in 2026. This delivery marks […]
Don’t miss the guaranteed deadline. We don’t want anyone to miss out on those special holiday packages! December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
The 25th Annual Santa in the North Program is just around the corner, with the event being held for the first time in NOVEMBER!! Rise Air and Snowbird Aviation Services are thrilled to announce the dates when Santa and his helpers will once again bring joy to the students in the Athabasca Basin! Mark your […]
We are updating our policies regarding the transportation of animals on our scheduled services to align with legislation. Just as importantly, Rise Air wants to ensure the highest standard of welfare for our customers’ pets. These changes do not affect Service Animals, which are animals individually trained by a person or organization specializing in service […]
Saskatoon, SK – August 28, 2025 – Cameco Corporation and Orano Canada Inc. have signed a landmark 15-year agreement, worth approximately $500 million, with Rise Air, an Indigenous-owned airline, to provide workforce transportation services for northern Saskatchewan operations. This long-term partnership represents the most significant commitment to date between the companies, building on a […]
Important notice for customers booking scheduled flights. Please book your flights directly with Rise Air by visiting riseair.ca or by calling our Reservations team at 1-800-667-9356. We have become aware that third-party companies are advertising online, falsely claiming to sell tickets on our behalf. These sites have no affiliation with Rise Air. Unfortunately, some customers have been […]
Rise Air is pleased to announce the return of Sunday flights between Prince Albert and the northern communities of Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids/Black Lake and Wollaston Lake/Hatchet Lake after an absence of four years. Flights will begin on May 5, 2025, and are available to be booked from today via riseair.ca or by calling […]
The 24th annual Santa in the North has delivered smiles across Saskatchewan’s north. Every child received a gift bag containing a book from an Indigenous author or illustrator, a healthy snack-a traditional mandarin-and a candy cane. For children from daycare to elementary school, additional age-appropriate gifts were included in the bags. Last year, we committed […]
Rise Air and Snowbird Aviation Services are delighted to announce that Tracy Young-McLean, our Vice President and CHRO has been named one of Canada’s Most Admired CPCOs™ for 2024. This recognition honours leaders who drive people and culture-centered initiatives to ensure their organizations attract and retain the high-performance leaders and team members needed to […]
