Sask. NDP raise concerns over lack of pilots trained to fly new water bomber

Sask. government defends grounded water bomber as criticism mounts over wildfire response

A brand-new water bomber sat unused and idle at the La Ronge airport as wildfires raged nearby, destroying homes and businesses, according to Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP.

Sask. NDP raise concerns over lack of pilots trained to fly new water bomber

The Saskatchewan NDP says no pilots have been trained to fly the recently purchased Conair Dash 8-Q400AT Airtanker.

New water bomber hasn’t flown since arriving in Saskatchewan

The water bomber purchased by the provincial government arrived in La Ronge on May 30. Since its arrival, the plane hasn’t been used in any wildfire response because of unfinished training.