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TD Bank Group commits $600,000 to update STARS’ emergency dispatch technology
Calgary, March 19, 2024 - STARS today announced that TD Bank Group has committed $600,000 over the next three years to support the replacement of its Computer Aided Dispatch system (CAD). TD’s generosity will help STARS reach, treat, and transport more patients as safely and quickly as possible.Thanks to TD’s donation, funded through the TD Ready1
One more week to buy STARS LOTTERY tickets in Alberta
Tickets starting as low as $30 are available until March 21, 2024CALGARY, Mar. 14, 2024 – STARS’ largest annual fundraiser is coming to a close as the 31st annual STARS LOTTERY enters its final week of ticket sales in Alberta.The lottery plays an essential role in the organization’s annual fundraising efforts, typically raising enough money to1
STARS launches virtual critical care trial across Saskatchewan
Regina, March 12, 2024 – Critical patients can now receive care quicker than ever before, with the launch of a virtual care trial by STARS in partnership with Saskatchewan Health Authority.STARS Virtual Care allows Transport Physicians to be connected to local providers during active missions via a secure video connection. The trial is underway1
STARS Pilot Reaches 3,000 Mission Milestone
Recently, a STARS pilot achieved a major career milestone.Captain Steve Curilla has flown 3,000 missions and his family came out to celebrate the occasion in a special way.Please join us in congratulating Captain Steve Curilla's incredible achievement!
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Working together to save lives in Carberry, Manitoba
STARS joins partners in unprecedented response to Manitoba highway tragedyThe morning of June 15 began like most others at the STARS Winnipeg base. The day crew started their shift at 7 a.m. and went through their daily checks to ensure they and their aircraft were ready for the next mission. Like many other days at the base, several off-duty1
STARS completes first ever helicopter neonatal transport in Saskatchewan
Regina, February 5, 2024 – A Saskatchewan newborn baby needing critical care was recently helped by STARS as the organization completed its first ever helicopter neonatal intensive care transport in Saskatchewan.A major accomplishment for STARS, the new equipment used in the mission received approval late last year, and when the need arose in1
STARS LOTTERY returns to Alberta to support critical care, anywhere
ALBERTA, January 18, 2024 – The lottery that goes above and beyond is back with the launch of STARS LOTTERY Alberta. From now until March 21, 2024, people from across the province can buy their tickets for their chance to win thousands of prizes – including one of three grand prize show homes – and be a part of STARS’ mission to provide critical1
Doug MacTavish
Deep in the rugged mountains of northern B.C., two hunters left their riverside camp in pursuit of stone sheep. Neither could have predicted a major heart attack would derail everything. Reaching and providing critical care to STARS Very Important Patient Doug MacTavish would soon become the focus of the longest helicopter mission ever flown by1
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