It’s Never Too Far.

Critical care in reach

STARS is a lifeline for patients in rural, remote, and indigenous communities across Western Canada. With your support, it’s never too far by air or ground.

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STARS Very Important Patient Sean Rickards photographed with his family and the STARS crew that worked to provide critical care following his incident.

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When Time Becomes Everything, Your Gift Ensures No Second is Wasted.

Become a STARS ally. Your gift can buy more time for patients like Sean—so STARS can make every second count. “Every day, I’m thankful to STARS for giving me a second chance,” said Sean.

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Critical Care

By Air, Ground or Virtually

We are wherever we need to be, using any transportation and tools necessary to reach our patients and deliver the care that can save their lives. For some patients, a helicopter is the right method to respond. For others, our teams will go by airplane or ground ambulances.

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Services For Industry

STARS Vigilant

The STARS VIGILANT Emergency Communications Centre was established in 2008 to provide efficient activation of emergency response plans. Today these services are used by various industries, including oil and gas, forestry, mining, road maintenance, social services, education and transportation.

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Portrait of STARS Very Important Patient Sean Rickards posing in front of a STARS H145 Air Ambulance helicopter in the Winnipeg STARS Hangar.

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Missions since 1985

3,927

Missions in 2023-24