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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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Reyez Rowan
Rapid response and skilled hands make a difference in a traumatic injury. After being involved in a violent incident at school, STARS Very Important Patient Reyez Rowan was quickly cared for by our talented Air Medical Crew. Leveraging years of experience and knowledge, our team worked to stop Reyez’s massive blood loss and get him to surgery. A1
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Kelly Waldron
Kelly Waldron has the distinction of being the first STARS Very Important Patient. In December 1985, Kelly was born prematurely at 27 weeks and required critical care at a larger hospital. The newly operational STARS responded, and our story has been connected to Kelly ever since.
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STARS congratulates Dr. JN Armstrong for being inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame
STARS is pleased to congratulate Dr. J. Neil (JN) Armstrong, MD FRCPC, for his induction into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame.Dr. Armstrong has been a vital asset to the STARS team since he first joined the organization as a pilot in 1991. Since then, he has held both the most senior medical and aviation roles in the organization. After retiring1
Following her passion for medicine, ER doctor joins STARS
There’s something about a calling, a passion for a profession you just can’t ignore. Dr. Darla Palmer couldn’t deny the ambition to serve. It lived inside of her from the time she was a young girl, living in the community of Souris in rural Manitoba.“When I was 13 years old, I lost my house in a fire,” recounted Dr. Palmer. “That certainly drew1