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The lottery that goes above and beyond is back with the return of STARS LOTTERY in Saskatchewan


Saskatchewan, May 28, 2024 – On May 29th,  STARS LOTTERY will be back in Saskatchewan, with more ways to participate and win than ever before. From midnight tonight until Aug. 1, 2024, people from across the province can buy their tickets for their chance to win thousands of prizes — including two million-dollar grand prize dream homes — and be a1
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New stretcher pack rack improves patient care


STARS flight nurse Stuart Grant demonstrates the functionality of the new stretcher pack rack that allows for patient transfer to and from the stretcher without the need to remove medical equipment from the stretcher first. “The weight saved with the new pack rack allows us to allocate additional payload elsewhere.” — Ray Grenkow, stars captainIn1
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STARS Virtual Care connects team with patients faster


“Our enhanced ability to provide quick and efficient treatment will ultimately save time and lives.” - Cindy Seidl, STARS Chief Clinical Officer and flight nurseCritical patients may now receive care quicker than ever before thanks to the launch of a virtual care trial by STARS in partnership with Saskatchewan Health Authority.STARS Virtual Care1
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Finger thoracostomy pilot project trains STARS teams to perform life-saving procedure


In the world of critical care, the medical experts at STARS are always looking for new opportunities to save lives. Innovations like ultrasound and blood on board our aircraft have made a real difference for patients. Now, another life-saving tool is being trialed by STARS.Thoracostomy is a potentially life-saving procedure used to relieve1
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ELC upgrades a boon for patients


A few dozen smiles greeting you is one thing. When all 85 are STARS Very Important Patients gleaming with gratitude — it’s incredible. Welcome to the STARS Emergency Link Centre (ELC) and its portal of portraits beside the ethos “It’s about the patient.”When upgrades to the ELC — the logistics coordination hub located at our Calgary base — began1
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STARS hosts Transport Physician Conference


First-ever event of its kind elevates patient care practicesGiven the nature of the profession and the unpredictable world of first responders, transport physicians have seen everything. Well, nearly everything.So, STARS took measures to expand the already considerable experience base of our doctors.In November 2023, as part of the first-ever1
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STARS Critical Care on the Air Radiothon Presented by BHP raises over $430,000 for STARS operations in Saskatchewan


Regina, April 17, 2024 – STARS’ annual Critical Care on the Air Radiothon presented by BHP across 40 radio stations in Saskatchewan raised $433,548 to support STARS operations in the province. Throughout the two days, community members tuned in to hear courageous and generous stories from Very Important Patients (VIPs), members of the STARS1
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STARS Critical Care on the Air Radiothon Presented by BHP hits the airwaves April 9 – 102024


Regina, April 4, 2024 – April 9 and 10, 2024, STARS’ annual Critical Care on the Air Radiothon, presented by BHP, will be broadcasting across 40 radio stations in Saskatchewan to raise funds for STARS operations in the province. Throughout the two days, community members can tune in to hear courageous and generous stories from our Very Important1
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