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The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal Recipients
We are thrilled to share that three outstanding STARS team members recently received The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal.The recipients – a pilot, a board member, and a leader on the fundraising team – were recognized for their significant contributions to their home provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.Jason Arthur joined STARS in1
Patients celebrate 30 years of lives saved by the lottery on a mission
ALBERTA, Jan. 19, 2023 – The 30th edition of STARS LOTTERY launched to the public today at four in-person events across the province, giving Albertans a chance to win more than 2,100 prizes valued at over $4.8 million – and giving patients in need a second chance at life.While the lottery’s prizes may have evolved over the last thirty years, its1
Wedding made possible by STARS
Cover image courtesy of Jennifer Vanderplas, Etched in Time Photos. TWO PATIENTS FIND THEIR FOREVER LOVETen years after STARS provided critical care to Sharon Vanderplas, she married the love of her life.But she wouldn’t have been able to marry Dwayne Strong if STARS hadn’t also saved his life.The icing on the wedding cake of these two Very1
Capital Power provides $1‑million gift to help STARS save lives
EDMONTON, Dec. 19, 2022 – A second generous $1 million donation from Capital Power has helped STARS reach its ambitious fundraising goal for the multi-year capital campaign to renew its fleet of air ambulance helicopters.Capital Power provided the first $1 million gift to our fleet renewal campaign and now, with this donation, have contributed1
10 Years of Critical Care in Manitoba
From sweeping prairies to the boreal forest and the Canadian Shield, Manitoba is home to a landscape as stunning as it is diverse.And, for the past 10 years, many critically ill and injured patients living within that dramatic landscape have been cared for by STARS.The STARS story in Manitoba began in the spring of 2009, when a helicopter and1
A Decade of Critical Care in Land of Living Skies
Time flies by when you’re busy fighting for the lives of patients. Just ask Daniel Kobylak.“We essentially started with nothing but unwavering support, and it’s grown into something pretty amazing,” said Kobylak, STARS flight paramedic and clinical operations manager, looking back on our first 10 years in Saskatchewan.Kobylak has been with STARS1
Partnerships Help Save Lives
MORE THAN 16 YEARS OF SUSTAINED SUPPORTIt’s been 16 years since STARS opened a base in Grande Prairie to serve northern residents and industry personnel who work throughout the vast, remote region. STARS relies on our donors to be there for the next patient in need, and industry has played a significant role in our history.The local Birchcliff1
New Fleet Grows to 10
ADDITIONAL ASSET BOLSTERS RESPONSE THANKS TO DONOR SUPPORTAs our landmark fleet renewal program successfully moves forward, we’ve been able to add yet another important milestone to the timeline.Public celebrations at our Grande Prairie and Edmonton bases in May and June respectively capped off a series of special events started in 2019 to1