STARS has once again earned one of the most prestigious industry designations following a rigorous accreditation process.
In granting accreditation for emerg... Read More...
In June 2018, STARS announced fleet renewal campaign plans to purchase nine new H145 helicopters in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Today, we are more th... Read More...
It is often said around STARS that it takes a community of allies to save a life. Over the past several months, it has become apparent that it takes a community... Read More...
When the first of our new fleet of helicopters landed to much fanfare at an event in Calgary this spring, we carried a number of special guests and dignitaries ... Read More...
Picture yourself at the wheel of a bouncing pickup truck on a twisty, pothole-riddled road. Now imagine there’s a medical professional in the back, trying to es... Read More...
Night vision goggles provide pilots with increased situational awareness at night, which enhances safety and allows us to fly in more difficult terrain, such as... Read More...
While our red helicopter is STARS’ most recognizable tool, it’s the crew in engineering who keep the aircraft mission-ready for when the call comes to help save... Read More...
After STARS crews return from a mission, they restock their supplies, clean the helicopter’s interior, and place their helmets back on the rack, ready for the n... Read More...
The most important piece of equipment carried on board a STARS helicopter may not be a ventilator or a cardiac monitor – it may just be the radio. For both the ... Read More...
Albertans witnessed tornadoes, torrential rain and thunderstorms pummel the prairies this summer. Many of our pilots kept an eye on the wacky weather from the c... Read More...
