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The 24th 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 […]
Read MoreWe 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 […]
Read MoreSaskatoon, 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 […]
Read MoreImportant 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 […]
Read MoreRise 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreRise 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 […]
Read MoreRise Air pioneers ATR -600 series entry into Canada With three new ATR 72-600, Rise Air becomes Canada’s launch customer, boosting its fleet and enhancing year-round remote connections. ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, is proud to announce that Rise Air, a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned airline providing essential services across Saskatchewan, is upgrading […]
Read MoreCalling all young artists! Are you someone who likes to draw or paint? We’re holding a contest to find the design for the 2024 Rise Air Christmas Card. Rise Air is looking for art from children and youth showing the beauty and culture of life in the north of Saskatchewan. Use a single piece of […]
Read MoreThe Dziret’ái Pilot Training Program is a fully-funded initiative to support Indigenous candidates from northern Saskatchewan in becoming professional pilots. The application phase for the Dziret’ái Pilot Training Program has now closed. All completed applications will be reviewed by the screening committee before shortlisted applicants are invited to interview. Our mission is to provide candidates […]
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