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Last Seen Profiles
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the bus tragedy in Saskatchewan. We send our love to the survivors, families and friends, and we recognize the contributions of all first responders involved.
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An outdoor memorial procession was held at our Saskatoon base in honour of Mike "Duke" Duclos, a STARS pilot and beloved member of our crew who passed away suddenly. On behalf of everyone at STARS, rest in peace, Mike - and thank you for your service.
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The Humboldt Broncos and their families are in our thoughts today.
#jerseyday
#HumboldtStrong
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One of our flight paramedics, Jolene Karapita, shot this great photo at our Regina base today.
#HumboldtStrong
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We are sending heartfelt condolences to the friends, family, and coworkers of an EMS paramedic who died while on duty following a tragic motor vehicle incident this weekend in Alberta.
All of us at STARS share in your grief and sadness.
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Since the bus tragedy in Saskatchewan, many have shown concern for the mental health of the first responders, including STARS. We use a support system called the STARS Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program. To learn more, please visit .
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Our team across Western Canada mourns with the paramedic community the loss of a colleague from Meadow Lake EMS yesterday. Our hearts go out to the family, friends and co-workers of the individual taken in the line of duty, as well as all those impacted by this tragedy.
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What a day for STARS! We are thrilled that the Government of Canada has put forward $65 million (the equivalent of 5 new helicopters) in today's federal budget towards our fleet renewal project. We are so grateful for this support. Read more:
#Budget2019
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For every post/repost on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag
#STARSandspursgala
,
@conocophillips
will donate $100 (up to $30,000) to STARS.
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Thank you, Saskatchewan, for helping us fight for life! More than $200,000 raised at tonight’s Night With STARS Gala, thanks to our generous allies. Rounding out a fantastic evening with a special performance by
@codieprevost
#WeAreAllSTARS
#STARSGalaYQR
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Today we were proud to introduce our two newest team members, a pair of Airbus H145 helicopters, flying here past our iconic BK117. The H145 will gradually replace all of our fleet, ensuring we'll continue to be there for the next generation of patients who need us.
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A crash left STARS VIP Jason Lunn dependent on a wheelchair. Before his daughter's high school grad, though, he rigged a stand-up wheelchair with a plate so they could share a dance. Great dads like Jason deserve a
#HappyFathersDay
. Watch for these two in the 2019 STARS Calendar.
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Hockey referees in Saskatchewan donated $8,300 to STARS today. Thanks so much for the generosity!
@theSJHL
@SHARefDivision
@sask_hockey
@TheWHL
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Our newest Airbus H145 helicopter officially went into service this morning for the first time in Saskatoon and flew its first mission soon after. It’s the first H145 for STARS in Saskatchewan, made possible through support from our awesome allies in the province.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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Five years ago, an unbelievable tragedy took place when a bus carrying players and staff of Saskatchewan’s Humboldt Broncos hockey team were involved in a horrific collision. Sixteen people lost their lives. Thirteen people were injured. The rest of us were forever changed.
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The STARS family wishes our farmers, agriculture partners and Hutterite allies a safe and plentiful harvest season. Thank you for providing for Western Canadians.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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We are so grateful for the overwhelming support of the agriculture community: the
#FieldofSTARS
fundraiser and donations at the event raised a total of $626,000 for STARS! Brett Kissel capped off an unforgettable night.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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We are thinking of our STARS crews, ground ambulance, police and fire partners, dispatchers, physicians, nurses, and all other chain of survival partners who have given up their holidays to keep us safe this weekend. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good flight.
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STARS is thrilled to announce that Chris Fay & Kevin Easton have won the 2022 Air Medical Transport Simulator Competition in Tampa, Florida!
They navigated a complex case with a total of 5 patients who pushed the duo to their absolute limit.
Congratulations Chris and Kevin! 👏
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We don’t normally run with a skeleton crew, but we’ll make an exception for our new pilot Hal O’Ween. No bones about it, we have the best darned crew around.
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Find this humerus? Give us your best caption in the comments. Happy Halloween!
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Today James Richardson & Sons, Ltd announced a $1 million gift towards STARS. The funds will go toward operations in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Eastern B.C. Thank you to JRSL for this support. We are proud to call you allies in the fight for life.
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Today we were proud to introduce our two newest team members, a pair of Airbus H145 helicopters, flying here past our iconic BK117. The H145 will gradually replace all of our fleet, ensuring we'll continue to be there for the next generation of patients who need us.
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We are proud to announce that Jenny Thorpe and Matt Hogan of STARS Saskatoon are the winners of the 2018 Sim Cup! Congratulations team!
#amtc2018
#WeAreAllSTARS
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STARS Air Medical Crew members Ken King (paramedic) & Patricia Jeffery (nurse) just marked the same major milestone while on the same shift: 1,500 missions each! They've been with us more than 30 yrs & are among the most passionate care providers we've ever known.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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Last night marked a milestone for us: Our new H145 helicopter officially went into service for the first time at our Calgary base. A few hours later, early this morning, it flew its first mission. This day was years in the making, made possible by allies like you.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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Our team across Western Canada mourns with the RCMP the loss of their officer killed in a motor vehicle collision in Winnipeg. Our hearts go out to the family, fellow officers and friends of the officer taken in the line of duty last night.
@rcmpmb
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As the 🚁 flies overhead in AB, look up and see our message of gratitude. Times are tough. Albertans are tougher.
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STARS is grateful to the Government of Canada for today’s funding announcement to help replace our fleet of helicopters. We would like to thank Ministers
@SohiAmarjeet
,
@RalphGoodale
,
@jimcarr_wpg
and
@Bill_Morneau
for the investment in the safety of Western Canadians.
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We stay at work for you, please stay home for us. Our crew members are leaving their families and loved ones to be on the front lines across Western Canada. Please keep our crews and other first responders safe by staying home.
#FlattentheCurve
#PlanktheCurve
#WeAreAllSTARS
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rosetown Volunteer Fire Department, family and friends as they mourn the tragic loss of one of our allies and emergency response partners, Darrell James Morrison.
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Our longest-serving crew member just retired. Pilot Bob Young joined STARS in 1986, shortly after we launched. His goodbye speech today was short but powerful, punctuating his tireless passion for helping the critically ill and injured. We'll miss you greatly, Bob.
#weareallstars
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We might be a little biased, but we think the Lethbridge Cornmaze's theme this year is their best one yet:
http://t.co/ShEtdQMa5c
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Working the holidays isn’t a job for our flight crews—it’s a passion, especially when a mission occurs. Helping people in need is what drives them, even if it means missing family celebrations. From everyone at STARS, have a safe and happy Christmas:
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Thank you to Colby & Melissa Armstrong (
@armdog
&
@MeliArmstrong
) for selecting STARS as their charity of choice for Battle of the Blades 2019. Although Colby was unable to compete due to an injury,
@CBCbattle
generously provided a donation to STARS on behalf of Canada's Judge!
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Today, we are thinking of our STARS crews, dispatchers, physicians and all emergency responders and partners who are working to keep us safe. ❤️
We hope you have a safe and happy Christmas on behalf of all of us at STARS.🎄
#STARS
#STARScriticalcare
#merrychristmas
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Peggy Benko was at work in her office when she suddenly collapsed due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. She required immediate surgery, but it was a three-hour drive away. We flew her instead, and now she’s a busy grandmother to twins.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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STARS would like to thank our partners, SK Air Ambulance, for their amazing teamwork in the face of adversity today in La Loche.
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We continue to keep the community of La Loche in our thoughts and would like to thank all the first responders on scene today.
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Congratulations to STARS pilot Gary Bergen, who recently completed 2,000 missions with us. We are proud to have you, Gary.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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We mourn the recent loss of our first responder colleague from AHS EMS and extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and co-workers at this difficult time.
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We were thrilled to be part of the opening of the heliport
@pattisonkids
today. The heliport will reduce transfer times to Royal University Hospital by up to 25 minutes, getting patients the care they need sooner. Thank you to our partners
@SaskHealth
for their tremendous work.
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STAR 5 (Grande Prairie) has been dispatched for a Scene Call Emergency in the Jasper, AB area.
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Thanks to our five amazing participants and their generous donors, Rescue on the Prairie raised more than $510,000. On behalf of the next patients who need us, thank you. You are lifeblood behind our life-saving efforts.
#STARSRescue2018
#WeAreAllSTARS
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Mental health support is extremely important to our crews and all of our allies in the chain of survival. Together, we can destigmatize mental illness.
If you need help, don't wait. Reach out - you're not alone.
#BellLetsTalk
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Congratulations to Shannon Koch and Thomas Froh on a 2nd place finish in this year's
@AMTC
sim competition. Thank you for making us proud!
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Remember when we announced that we had completed our fleet renewal with the H145 helicopters?
We’ve decided to make room for 1 more aircraft, this new Chinook is the perfect addition! Due to its size, there will be a few sponsor opportunities available. Thoughts? 🤔
#AprilFools
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Total raised tonight = A record setting $1,108,057! Thank you everyone for your generosity. With you by our side, we are all STARS.
#STARSandspursgala
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Today we remember service people past and present, to whom we owe our liberty.
#RemembranceDay
is close us at STARS. Many in our flight crew serve or have served in the military, and our founder is tied to Canada’s military past. Learn more:
#RememberThem
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Congrats to our own flight paramedic Jason Trask on being named Paramedic of the Year by
@PAC_Paramedic
! He's also an Emerg Dept mgr in Saskatoon. Watch him talk about it at . He'll receive his award on Sept 20 during
@PAC_Expo
.
@SaskHealth
@RUHFoundation
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After 37 years of service, STARS said its final goodbyes to the BK117 helicopter.
"It's been such an icon to us, just overwhelmingly successful in terms of what they've done to make us what we are." - Greg Curtis, STARS pilot since 1986
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Check out our
#YQR
crew's view of the
@sskroughriders
salute to first responders this weekend! Thanks for having us!
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Thanks to all of our allies who supported us over the past year. When you support STARS, you ride along with us on every mission.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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At STARS we're proudly Canadian. That's why we wear the maple leaf on our flight suits every day.
#HappyCanadaDay
#WeAreAllSTARS
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Thanks, Alberta. In 24 hrs, you bought nearly $1 million in lottery tix. Here's a hug from STARS. We hope you know how much this means to us
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Remember that awesome kid we told you about last month who was doing yardwork to raise money for STARS? He just popped by with a $460 cheque. Thanks, Harlie! We can't do what we do without allies like you.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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Mental Health is extremely important to all first responders. If you need help, don't wait. Reach out - you're not alone.
#BellLetsTalk
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Earlier this week, the STARS BK117 helicopter flew out of the Calgary base for the last time. As we close this chapter, we invite you to join us in bidding farewell to this workhorse that carried patients in southern Alberta for 36 years.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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Recently, STARS pilot, Steve Curilla flew his 3,000th mission. 🚁
Please join us in congratulating Captain Curilla on his incredible achievement! 👏
#STARS
#3000Missions
#HelicopterPilot
#H145
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Happy New Year! Best wishes for a 2020 filled with health, happiness and success!
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STAR-9 (Regina) has been dispatched for a scene emergency in the Ridgedale, SK area
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We're thinking about changing the colour of our helicopters. Which is your favourite?
#WeAreAllSTARS
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As a new year begins, our thoughts are with
@CalgaryPolice
as members cope with the tragic and unimaginable loss of Sgt. Andrew Harnett. Our sincere condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues and the community.
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As we come together to celebrate this holiday season, we are thinking of our STARS crews, dispatchers, physicians & all emergency responders/partners who are working to keep us safe. Thank you for your service.
On behalf of STARS, we hope you have a safe and happy Christmas. 🎄
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Meet Jason Graveline, a STARS pilot and reservist who serves as a first safety officer in 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters in Winnipeg. Today, we remember service people past and present, to whom we owe our liberty. We thank you for your service.
#RemembranceDay
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Congratulations to our ally Saskatchewan Air Ambulance, on 75 years of service and saving lives. We’re proud to be a link in the chain of survival with the oldest, non-military government air ambulance in the world. Here’s to many more years!
@SKGov
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Our third
#H145
just arrived at its new home in Saskatoon. Crews will now begin training and familiarization. You won't see it flying for a while yet, but rest assured we’ll let you know when everything is set for operational readiness.
#WeAreAllSTARS
#hems
Photos by
@stobbephoto
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It’s official! Our founder Dr. Greg Powell is now a bonafide member of Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame. He was inducted this evening during a gala in Calgary, and we couldn’t be more proud. Congratulations, Dr. Powell! Well deserved.
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Merry Christmas Eve from all of us at STARS. Please drive safe and sober.
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Thank you to our flight nurses & nurses everywhere for your hard work, compassion & dedication to pt care.
#NNW2016
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Two of the most dedicated and passionate caregivers anyone could want are celebrating their 30th anniversaries as flight nurses at STARS. Pat Jeffery and Alexis Mageau hit the miltestone earlier this month, and we couldn’t be more proud to call them our very own.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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Monica J. sent us this amazing LEGO recreation of a scene call, complete with a STARS heli, quad, bike and stretcher, made by her talented 10-year-old son Wyatt. He titled it "Mountain biking without a helmet." How's that for a safety message?
#WeAreAllSTARS
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In these busy summer months, we'd like to extend our gratitude to our community allies that help us save lives across Western Canada.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and we salute the STARS Emergency Link Centre. When there’s a call for help, the amount of coordination these incredible people perform behind the scenes in very a short period of time is staggering.
#WeAreAllSTARS
#NPSTW2018
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Today is International Firefighters' Day. We would like to recognize all of the fire crews that we work with across Western Canada. We tip our helmets to you and thank you all for your service.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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STAR 1 (Calgary) has been dispatched for a Scene Call Emergency in the Jasper, AB area.
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The sun didn't disappear, but it sure got darker for a bit. In 30 seconds, here's how the
#solareclipse
looked from our hangar today.
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Happy New Year!
Best wishes for a 2022 filled with health, happiness and success.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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On Dec. 1, 1985, we flew our first STARS mission. Since then, a steadfast community of allies across Western Canada has supported us in our fight for life.
32 years and more than 36,000 missions later, we still have you to thank.
Together,
#WeAreAllSTARS
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About 15 seconds after the call came into STARS that a young skier struck a tree and needed urgent, critical care, our helicopter was dispatched. Fifteen seconds is not the norm, but it could be more common if a new pilot project at STARS proves effective:
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Today is International Firefighters' Day. We would like to recognize all of the fire crews that we work with across Western Canada. We tip our helmets to you and thank you for all of your service.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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We were shooting photos in the hangar the other day and managed to catch this candid moment between STARS founder Dr. Greg Powell and his wife Linda, so we thought we'd share it with you.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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We are excited to share that the Alberta gov’t has announced its commitment to provide STARS with $13 mil in funding for a new helicopter as part of our fleet renewal program. This new aircraft will make a significant impact on the lives of countless Albertans who rely on STARS!
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STAR 3 (Edmonton) has been dispatched for a Scene Call Emergency in the Jasper, AB area.
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Today we unveiled our fleet-renewal plan that will result in a streamlined, unified stable of life-saving helicopters to serve our patients for decades to come. To learn more, visit .
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From Sept. 13-19
@TimHortons
will donate $1 from the sale of each
#SmileCookie
to
@STARSambulance
& St. Paul's Hospital Foundation. Get out and spread some smiles
#YXE
.
#Saskatoon
#Warman
#Martensville
#Tisdale
#WeAreAllSTARS
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Thank you, Saskatchewan! We raised $340,000!
When you support STARS, you ride along with us on every mission.
#STARScareontheair
#WeAreAllSTARS
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National Volunteer Week spotlight - Bonnie Fortin: “STARS saved my life, and because of them my boys have their mother. I am inspired because of their commitment to providing a high level of service in our rural communities."
#nvw2018
#WeAreAllSTARS
#volunteer
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Check out this gorgeous shot from our Winnipeg base. The helicopter was descending into a meadow for some photos with a few VIPs when it became momentarily backlit by the rising sun.
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Despite temperatures of -34 and a wind chill of -51, our Winnipeg team was in Portage la Prairie this morning for the first inter-facility transport at the community’s recently opened heliport.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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10 years ago VIP Lorinda Bye’s life was changed forever by a spinal injury. A decade later she is living her best life and now works for one of STARS’ long-term supporters, Paramount Resources, who donated $50,000 today in recognition of Lorinda. Thank you for being STARS allies.
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Thanks to you, our incredible allies, 4 Alberta business leaders raised $640,000 to help us care for the next patients who need us! We couldn't be more thankful.
@dmowat_atb
,
@GiannaManes
,
@DougLightning
and Tom Kee with
@FedGasAB
#STARSRescue2018
#weareallstars
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Thank you
@Cargill
and
@CargillAgCanada
for your $400,000 grant towards STARS’ fleet renewal. Your support is a generational investment in our ability to fight for the lives of Western Canadians for decades to come. Read more here:
#WeAreAllSTARS
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The
#TetrisChallenge
is a great way to show the variety of tools available to our pilots and air medical crew members who are always working to put time on the side of our patients. Everything you see here can be on board a STARS helicopter on any given mission.
#WeAreAllSTARS
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