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Eyou Dipajimoon | Feb 12, 2013 | 10:45

AirCreebec adds two new flights

On February 11th, AirCreebec launched two new flights from Val d'Or to Chibougamau to Montreal and back. Non-aboriginal communities such as Chibougamau and Chapais lobbied for these flights, but AirCreebec President Matthew Happyjack says they will benefit inland Cree passengers as well. Roderick Rabbitskin spoke with him to find out more.

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