FortisAlberta Supports STARS
As the longtime “safety guy” at FortisAlberta, Dan Thayer knew what to expect as he prepared for a weekend in the woods.
He diligently plotted out his locati... Read More...
Unresponsive baby, injured skydiver challenge crews in annual simulation competition
How do you throw a curveball at STARS air medical crew members who are in the middle of helping a badly injured skydiver? Tell them there's an unresponsive baby... Read More...
This VIP thanks STARS for picking him up after a nearly fatal fall
For Barry Straza and his wife, Sandra the day they needed STARS was the day their lives changed forever.
It started simply enough. While Barry was helping so... Read More...
Your support helps people like Jillian
Mothers are precious, and Jillian Easton is grateful to be one today.
Long before she was pregnant with little Juke, Jillian found herself fighting for her l... Read More...
Awful anniversary turns into joyful celebration for VIP
Shalyn Huehn used to dread Jan. 14, the anniversary of the frigid night her life changed forever.
"I was actually driving to celebrate my 21st birthday when ... Read More...
This VIP has an ‘attitude of gratitude’ for your STARS support
Frances Wakelin and her friend were driving to a funeral when they missed a turn in the road.
“Instead of staying on the pavement, we hit the gravel, and we ... Read More...
Your support helped save Tyson’s leg
When a fun day on the farm suddenly took a nasty turn for Tysen Jordison, he wondered if he’d get to keep both his legs.
It was 2013, and Tysen was 13 years ... Read More...
Leaving a Legacy
When Peggy Benko sustained a ruptured brain aneurysm, time was not on her side.
She needed emergency surgery after collapsing in her office at work... Read More...
Not all angels have wings — some have rotor blades
Ron Diller arrived at a rural hospital looking to treat his sudden and severe back pain.
But during the medical examination, Diller collapsed and went into c... Read More...
Time, Tools and Talent save lives
One foggy August morning, Charlotte McHugh left the family farm for her nursing job when a one-ton truck barrelled through a stop sign and into the driver’s sid... Read More...