By Kassandra Hornsby

Local air company says Bighorn proposal will hurt business

Jan 10, 2019 | 8:07 AM

A local commercial helicopter company says the province’s Bighorn Country proposal will have a significant negative impact on their business.

Alhambra-based Ahlstrom Air is an on-demand commercial helicopter charter company that has millions of dollars invested in aircraft, equipment and structures.

Company spokesperson Monica Ahlstrom says helicopters can’t land in a provincial park, provincial wildland or recreation area without a permit, which can take weeks to acquire.

She it will impact their business in a big way if they need to wait for a permit.

Most of Ahlstrom Air’s work takes place in areas within the proposed boundaries for the new provincial park.

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Ahlstrom is also concerned that if the office to gets permits is closed and an accident happens they won’t be able to help.