STARS – Claresholm Local Press

STARS landing concerns put to rest

Posted on: May 29, 2018January 30, 2019 Staff Writer

By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer Unusual and misinformed concerns about landing issues regarding the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) air ambulance that came from a recent Mayors and Reeves meeting have been put to rest. “STARS has not been affected by any recent Transport Canada decisions,” said STARS Spokesperson Fatima Khawaja. “Transport Canada has not changed any rulings … Read more…

Fundraising campaign

Posted on: March 28, 2018March 28, 2018 Staff Writer

From March to June the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service, or STARS, Foundation tours hospitals in the province selling STARS merchandise to keep STARS in the air. Gisele Dickson, territory leader, F2F Campaign for STARS, stopped at the Claresholm General Hospital on March 22. Here, she is at left, showing some merchandise to Carmen Stronski. Last year, the campaign raised about $80,000. … Read more…