Canada’s Paramedic of the Year 2019 is a STARS Air Medical Crew member
Own Jason Trask was named the 2019 Paramedic of the Year with the Paramedic Association of Canada, a national advocacy group.
“Oh, I thought it was a pretty ... Read More...
He turned 90 and threw a dance party for STARS
Dave Davis was eyeing his 90th birthday, and he knew exactly how he wanted to mark it: Throw a dance party for STARS.
A packed house turned up at the Rimbey ... Read More...
We flew little Breanna after a swing set fell on her head
Playing on a swing set: it’s a favourite pastime for many kids.
Breanna Booy was doing just that on Sept. 21, 2013 when the set collapsed, sending the wood f... Read More...
A grad party gone wrong: Sim Comp 2019
Our annual All STARS Simulation Competition, a showdown between medical teams from across STARS, challenged our crews in a very chaotic atmosphere and involved ... Read More...
The BK117: a tribute to STARS’ iconic workhorse
At the Calgary base where STARS began, veteran crew members look back on the trusty helicopter model that has been with us for more than three decades. We're be... Read More...
Chad Rogers grateful for life after being run over by tractor and baler
When Chad was run over by a tractor and 907-kg baler, the closest hospital didn’t have the specialized tools needed to save his life. And because he was working... Read More...
KLY: the surprise honour on our first H145 helicopter
Kelly Waldron was the first Very Important Patient STARS ever flew. That was December 1985, and now her namesake will forever be part of the next generation of ... Read More...
A rowdy horse kicked Kirk Wall and soon put him into our helicopter
Kirk Wall was enjoying a quiet Sunday on his ranch, a remote slice of heaven tucked out of sight on the Canadian prairies, when the weekend peace was shattered ... Read More...
Morris marks 90th anniversary with ambitious STARS donation
Morris Industries built one of their popular 9650 ICT air carts entirely through donated vendor components and volunteer staff hours, and its live-auction sale ... Read More...
The new Airbus H145 helicopter: From plan to delivery
In late 2017, our President and CEO Andrea Robertson made all STARS employees aware of a plan to replace the organization's aging helicopter fleet. Earlier this... Read More...