‘They define us as being Canadian’: Postcard campaign launched to keep Snowbirds flying

The Moose Jaw Airshow, which took place on Saturday at the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport, included the Snowbirds and several other high-flying acts. Saturday's event was the Snowbirds' final hometown event before an extended pause. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News)

A postcard campaign has been launched in Moose Jaw to keep the Canadian Forces Snowbirds flying.

Moose Jaw Mayor James Murdock joined CTV Your Morning Saskatchewan on Tuesday to explain the importance of the initiative, which was launched by volunteers in the city.

“The Snowbirds are near and dear to all of us. They define us as being Canadian, and they’re iconic while being ambassadors and recruiters for the Air Force,” he said, noting that he still hears the message at his office daily.

The postcards can be found across Moose Jaw and can be sent directly to the prime minister’s office. Residents only need to write their name and address, with postage already paid.

“So, it’s just a simple message, just asking Prime Minister Carney to reconsider what has been proposed going back to mid-May,” Murdock said.

On May 19, the federal government announced the Snowbirds will be temporarily grounded after the 2026 season, until the team’s aging Tutor jets are replaced with the new CT-157 Siskin II sometime in the 2030s.

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The Snowbirds performed their final hometown show in Moose Jaw on July 11, 2026, with tickets selling out in minutes.

As it stands, the Snowbirds’ final flight in their current Tutor jet fleet is scheduled for October in California.

The demonstration team has been based out of 15 Wing Moose Jaw since 1971.