The Minister of Works, Services and Transportation LIoyd Matthews today announced that Charlie McCarthy of Deer Lake has been appointed the provincial government representative to the board of directors for the Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority. Mr. McCarthy was selected as the provincial nominee, bringing extensive experience in business and community affairs to the board of directors. Mr. McCarthy graduated from St. Henry School in Corner Brook and is retired from Canadian National Railways where he worked for 35 years. Mr. McCarthy also serves the community as the deputy mayor of Deer Lake.
Negotiations are ongoing toward transfer of the airport into local control.