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Record Mission
STARS set a record in Fall 2022 for the farthest mission flown in its nearly 40-year history.Captain Mike Allard, co-captain Mark Vansickle, flight paramedic Brent McDonald, and flight nurse David Vultaggio from the Grande Prairie base travelled a remarkable 1,763-km return trip (952 nautical miles) to care for a patient.“If you were to fly the1
Crew Ultrasound Training Complete
Nearly all STARS medical crews are certified in ultrasound, a mass training initiative believed to be a first in Canada.Flight nurse and clinical instructor Shell Odenbach, who led the initiative to have ultrasound on board each helicopter and trained most flight nurses and paramedics, said the move is critical to advanced patient1
STARS President and CEO Andrea Robertson announces intent to retire in late 2023
SEARCH FOR SUCCESSOR TO BEGIN DURING WELL-PLANNED TRANSITION PERIODWESTERN CANADA, Nov. 7, 2022 – The Board of Directors of Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) and President and Chief Executive Officer, Andrea Robertson, announced today that Robertson intends to retire from her position later in 2023 following a smooth transition.“It is with1
Weather Decisions with Precision
“If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes,” is a familiar refrain across Western Canada.Dealing with ever-changing weather is a reality for everyone across the Prairies, including STARS flight crews, which is why we have launched a project to help mitigate the impact on our patients.Safety is a core value at STARS, which is why the first1
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