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http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Fort+...674/story.html

Fort McMurray Airport hit the jackpot Monday with a triple crown of new destinations announced Monday, including non-stop flights connecting the oilsands city and Las Vegas.

Starting June 24, WestJet will fly non-stop twice per week between Las Vegas and Fort McMurray. Scott Clements, president and CEO of Fort McMurray Airport, said Las Vegas is the No. 1 requested destination for residents of the northeastern Alberta city.

“This is a workforce community by and large and they work seven-on and seven-off, four-on, four-off,” Clements said. “The average age is 32 and the average household income is $190,000 a year, so it’s no surprise that when they get some time off and want to let loose a little bit, they head to Vegas.”