The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, Saskatchewan's iconic aerobatic team, performed their final hometown show in Moose Jaw on Saturday, marking the end of an era before a potential multi-year hiatus.The government announced the team will be grounded until the early 2030s while aging Tutor jets are replaced with the new CT-157 Siskin II aircraft.

Senator Denise Batters, who wore a T-shirt honoring her late husband—a former Snowbird pilot—expressed pride in the team's legacy while acknowledging the emotional weight of the last flight with the outdated jets.

The decision has sparked a campaign called 'Keep Them Flying,' which has sent over 25,000 postcards to Parliament Hill urging the government to maintain aerobatic displays until the new jets arrive.Volunteers like Melissa McLean argue that reducing show complexity rather than suspending the team entirely would be a more practical solution.

The Snowbirds' grounded status until 2030 has raised concerns about their future, with advocates emphasizing the cultural and national significance of the team's performances.