ISSUE 1 – SUMMER 2026
 Cover
8	  A New Chapter in Northern Aviation 
Canada’s first ATR 72-600 
By Véronique Loewen
Features
14	  Spotlight Artist 
Molly R. Ratt 
By Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith
20	 Rooted in the North  
Theresa Dufresne’s journey in aviation 
By Véronique Loewen
22	  Community Leader 
St. Paul’s Hospital & Foundation’s “By Your Side” Campaign   
By Tyler Shingoose
25	  From Asphalt to Awesome 
Twin Otter captains on the “float” transition and their  
passion for this unique type of flying 
By Andrew St. Germain
28	  The Riders Foundation 
Youth mental health empowerment 
By Tyler Shingoose
Departments
6	  From the President and CEO 
By Derek Nice
30	  Our Aircraft
32	  Flight Landings Map
34	  Professional Services Directory
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On the cover:  
Rise Air’s first ATR 72-600 performing 
test flight over Les Pyrénées in France.
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