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Caring for 16 Lives at Once
Just 17 minutes after the STARS Emergency Link Centre® (ELC) began receiving reports from frantic callers about multiple stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation, flight paramedic Brett Cowden and flight nurse Shawn Silver lifted off in a STARS helicopter.They had packed all the blood available at the Saskatoon base for transfusions, and stuffed1
Crowns announce $10 million in funding on tenth anniversary of STARS in Saskatchewan
REGINA, SK, Oct. 6, 2022 – While STARS celebrates ten years of fighting for the lives of critically ill and injured patients across Saskatchewan, five Crown corporations have announced funding to help ensure the non-profit air ambulance continues its service for decades to come.Since 2012, STARS has carried out more than 9,200 missions to more1
Community leaders raise $230,000 for STARS to help the next patient in need
Edmonton, Oct. 3, 2022 — Four Edmonton business and community leaders raised more than $230,000 during STARS’ Rescue on the River, held on Sept. 29.This year’s brave participants include, Jay Froc, SVP Oil Sands Mining and Upgrading, CNRL, Scott Held, President of Sherwood Park and St. Albert Dodges & President, Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West,1
Prairie Ford Dealers help new STARS fleet take flight
SASKATOON, SK, Sept. 26, 2022 – As STARS ascends to the skies to care for critically ill and injured patients in brand new, state-of-the-art helicopters, it’s due in part to the generosity of those who provide vehicles that take to the road.Prairie Ford Dealers and Ford Motor Company of Canada were recognized today at the STARS base in Saskatoon1
Viterra and STARS join forces to launch annual calendar campaign fundraiser
REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN — Viterra Canada Inc. (“Viterra”) announced today that it is once again teaming up with STARS to sponsor the non-profit’s 2023 fundraising calendar. This is the eighth consecutive year that Viterra has covered the full printing costs of the calendar, representing a cumulative value of more than $1.8 million in sponsorship in1
Field of STARS raises more than $300,000 to help save lives
SASKATOON, SK, July 20, 2022 – After two years of virtual fundraisers, the third in-person Field of STARS gala, presented by Nutrien and held July 19 in conjunction with the Ag in Motion outdoor farm show, was a success.The casual country gala raised more than $300,000 to support STARS’ operations. When coupled with previous in-person and virtual1
BASF helps save lives, renew STARS fleet
WESTERN, CANADA, July 18, 2022 – Completion of STARS’ multi-year initiative to renew its aging helicopter fleet is one step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a $500,000 gift from BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions, announced today at the STARS base in Saskatoon.The donation will be used by STARS for mission operations as well as to help1
BONUS: The perfect soundtrack
If you loved the dramatic music in our Mission Ready podcast you will love the story behind the music. Meet 15-year-old Kaiya Gamble who drew on her talents and deep connection to STARS to create the perfect theme music for Season 1: Mauling on a Mountaintop. “STARS gave so much to my family I want to give something back,” says Kaiya. Watch the1
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