Stars

• Who we are

   

  Where we serve

  Where we serve

  STARS currently operates from three bases in Alberta, two bases in Saskatchewan and one base in Manitoba.

  Vision, Mission and Values

  Vision, Mission and Values

  Learn more about the guiding principles of our organization, and how we put them into practice every day.

  Our commitment to our patients

  Our commitment to our patients

  Every day, STARS takes care of some of the most critical patients in Western Canada. Here is how we ensure they get the care they need.

  History

  History

  Since STARS lifted off for the first time in 1985, patients have benefited from this life saving service.

  Our board and executives

  Our board and executives

  The STARS boards of directors and executive leadership team keep us focused on our goal: the patient.

  How we are funded

  How we are funded

  STARS is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that relies on government, corporate and community support.

• What we do

   

  Helicopter air ambulance

  Helicopter air ambulance

  Learn more about how the STARS program is an essential component of the emergency medical system in your community.

  Our VIPs

  Our VIPs

  The stories shared by our Very Important Patients (VIPs) are an inspiration to all of us at STARS, as we feel tremendous pride in knowing that we helped make a difference in these lives.

  Mission Record

  Mission Record

  A listing of the communities we have served.

  STARS Emergency Link Centre

  STARS Emergency Link Centre

  A 24-hour emergency medical communications centre that offers services for emergency responders and industry partners.
  

  • SOLUS emergency response app
  • Site registration
  • Emergency Contact Centre
  • Emergency services

  Education and Training

  Education and Training

  Preparing patients for flight, landing helicopters and critical care skills education.

  • Medical education and research
  • Operational training

• How to help

   

  Ways to donate

  Ways to donate

  • Donate now
  • Gifts That Take Flight
  • Fund-a-flight
  • Red Ring for Life
  • Monthly Giving
  • Tribute Gifts
  • Direct Mail

  • STARS Lottery
  • Calendar Campaign
  • Text to Give
  • Support an Event
  • Leave a Legacy Gift
  • Gifts of Securities

  #ISupportSTARS

  #ISupportSTARS

  How do you support STARS? Share your story on social media with our tag, #ISupportSTARS, and see it here.

  How you make a difference

  How you make a difference

  Our diverse sources of funding enables us to be ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

  Volunteer

  Volunteer

  STARS is proud of the hundreds of volunteers who act as our ambassadors in the community.

  STARS store

  STARS store

  Proceeds from our store help raise funds for STARS and increase awareness in the communities we serve.

• News & events

   

  

  Standing with our community

  Summer is events season The latest news from STARS Pursenal Mission 2017 See All Stories >

  

  Standing with our community

  Summer is events season The latest news from STARS STARS' own Karla Slaney breaks down stereotypes in aviation See All Stories >

  

  Standing with our community

  Summer is events season The latest news from STARS Agassiz MLA joins Gladstone family for STARS tour and cheque presentation See All Stories >

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  Upcoming events

  Upcoming events

  Each year, hundreds of events are held across Western Canada to raise funds and community awareness of STARS.

  Publications

  Publications

  • STARS Horizons newsletter
  • Report to the Community: our annual report and financial statements

  Tour STARS

  Tour STARS

  Interested in learning more about STARS and seeing behind-the-scenes at our bases? We would love to have you as our guest.

  Media

  Media

  • Media contacts
  • News releases
  • STARS image library

• Careers
• Contact us

STARS offers time, hope and life-saving transport to critically ill and injured patients.