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What’s happening in Southport? MAY 2020

2019-2020 Southport will host its annual Community Yard Sale to give
Community Yard Sale

residential tenants an opportunity to do some spring cleaning!

UAS Student Competition
The annual Student UAS Competition will return to Southport
in May. Students from universities all over Canada will come to
Southport for the operational flying demonstration phase of the
competition.
JUNE 2020

AME Day
Southport and Red River College will partner together to host
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Day (AME) again in June.
Students from the Portage la Prairie and the surrounding area
AUGUST 2019 will attend the event to participate in various activities related to
the daily tasks of an AME.
August 28 — Community Evening Manitoba Airshow

Southport will host a Community Evening for the approximate-
ly 500 residents that live at Southport. There will be food and The thrilling Manitoba Airshow will
entertainment for all ages! return to Southport in 2020! With the
success of the 2018 airshow, this event will
SEPTEMBER 2019 CF Snowbirds, top Canadian aviators, a sea of ground display
feature spectacular performances from the
Family Day aircraft, food trucks and fun for all ages!

KF Aerospace – Defence Programs will host a Family Day to
give their employees and families an opportunity to take flight in Visit mbairshow.ca for updates!
one of the aircraft used at Southport to train RCAF pilots.
NOVEMBER 2019

Land Owners Appreciation Evening
DND and KF Aerospace – Defence Programs will show their
appreciation to the local farmers that allow flights over their
yards and fields throughout the year.

Centennaire South Units Complete
Four new housing units will be ready for occupancy. Features
include: attached garage, quartz counters, island and more! Visit
our website for full details and leasing info.
Hangar 5 Grand Opening

Southport’s new 13,600 ft hangar will open its doors in
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November 2019 – featuring a 90 x 28 ft door, access to four
active runways, as well as de-icing, fueling and towing services.
APRIL 2020 June 24 — Southport AGM

RCAF Gala The General Members of Southport will meet to reflect on the

The Royal Canadian Air Force Gala will be held in Southport in positive 2019/2020 fiscal year and events as well as learn the
April 2020. upcoming plans for Southport.

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