STARS celebrates the City of Grande Prairie for reaching $1.5 million contribution milestone

Grande Prairie, July 29, 2024 – STARS and the City of Grande Prairie are together celebrating a significant milestone in their 18-year partnership — announcing that the municipality has now contributed $1.5 million to STARS’ operations since 2006.

To mark the occasion, STARS unveiled the City of Grande Prairie’s logo on one of its H145 helicopters at the Grande Prairie Regional Airshow this past weekend — symbolizing the city’s ongoing partnership during every mission where a STARS air medical crew is called in.

“The long-standing generosity of the City of Grande Prairie is a testament to the entire community’s commitment to their fellow Albertans. Every mission flown, every innovation trialed, and every new team member trained is supported through their tremendous partnership,” said Katherine Emberly, STARS president and CEO. “Now, every person who sees the logo on the helicopter will be reminded of the incredible impact being made by the Grande Prairie community.”

The City of Grande Prairie continues to support STARS critical care operations in the region, through a multi-year agreement. Their ongoing commitment helps STARS rapidly deliver critical care to rural Albertans when they need it most.

“Since becoming the first city to support the Grande Prairie base in Alberta 18 years ago, the City of Grande Prairie is honoured to support STARS’ mission and looks forward to our continued partnership,” said Grande Prairie Mayor, Jackie Clayton. “This milestone reflects City Council’s dedication to aiding STARS in their mission of rapid, critical care whose impact on our community is invaluable. We are proud to collaborate with an organization that represents our shared commitment to health and safety.”

STARS has flown 4,787 missions from the Grande Prairie base since it first opened in 2006, including 317 missions in 2023, and 137 missions so far in 2024, as of July 1. STARS looks forward to continuing to grow with the City of Grande Prairie and help ensure that northern residents are served for years to come.

For more information contact:
Natalie Hofstetter, Regional Communications Team Lead, STARS | mediainfo@stars.ca | 1-866-966-8277 | stars.ca

About STARS
STARS was born from the conviction that no one should go without the care that could save their life. Operating 24/7 from bases in Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Saskatoon, Regina and Winnipeg, STARS is your best hope in a worst-case scenario. If you need critical care, our mission is to be there for you—physically or virtually—in whatever capacity we can help. Because when it comes to the next patient who needs us, it’s never too far. Learn more at stars.ca