Chasing Skies: 100 Years of Aviation in Lac du Bonnet
Preorders are open until April 1, 2026
It’s been a long road to get to this point, and I’m happy to finally share that Chasing Skies: 100 Years of Aviation in Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, 1926-2026 is finished and was submitted to the publisher (Friesen Press in Altona, Manitoba) last month. Design changes and unforeseen publishing delays have pushed the release date to Summer 2026.
Be a part of 100 years of aviation history in Lac du Bonnet!
Lac du Bonnet has witnessed the evolution of air transport: from the flying boats of the 1920s to the varied fleets of today, airplanes continue to operate out of the oldest air base on the Winnipeg River, and utilize flight paths that have been in use for over 100 years.
Yet, Lac du Bonnet’s role in Manitoba’s aviation history is often overlooked.
Jennifer Strassel is a historical researcher and author from Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, Canada. A graduate of the University of Winnipeg’s Creative Writing program, she worked as a part-time librarian before becoming a full-time writer.
Her fiction has appeared in five Dragon Soul Press anthologies, and her local history article series “Window on Our Past” showcases unique stories of Lac du Bonnet and the Winnipeg River region in the Lac du Bonnet Clipper newspaper and Lac du Bonnet Living magazines.
She’s also a nature photographer who explores the Whiteshell backcountry while dreaming up her next writing project.