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Our Hamilton T-1 Ventilator is equivalent to one you would find in a hospital intensive care unit. This ensures that patients’ ventilation qual... Read More...
Like many others, Brodie Godlien views his STARS mission as a turning point.
He had celebrated his 19th birthday just three days before the horrific incident... Read More...
Every day, we hear from patients we’ve carried. Some want to visit the base and peek at the helicopter. Others plan to drop off a note or donation. The majority... Read More...
The red helicopter responding to the most critical injuries and illnesses is typically what comes to mind when people think of STARS, but it’s the training happ... Read More...
When you look at a STARS helicopter, you’ll see logos affixed to the tail fin, cowling and doors. Most represent large companies and corporations, many of which... Read More...
From the very beginning, STARS has always been about the patient.
When STARS’ founder, Dr. Greg Powell, encountered a mother 30 years ago whom he felt would ... Read More...
As a university student in 1987, Mardelle Gamble dreamed of becoming a doctor. The 17-year-old was working part-time in the Calgary General Hospital emergency d... Read More...
Carrie Derin was riding an ATV along a dirt path when she hit a fallen tree. It tore through the front of her machine, pierced her abdomen and continued through... Read More...
One of Les O’Brien’s proudest moments was helping STARS’ founder, Dr. Greg Powell, unveil the 25th anniversary logo during a celebration at the Edmonton base in... Read More...
“At least once a day, every day.”
That’s the number of times STARS engineer Matt Brereton estimates the engine cover on the helicopter in front of him has be... Read More...
