The City of Grande Prairie’s logo has been marked on a STARS rescue helicopter to celebrate a significant milestone between the two agencies’ 18-year partnership.
Since 2006, the City of Grande Prairie has contributed $1.5 million to STARS operations, which Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton says reflects the city’s dedication to assisting STARS for years to come.
“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,” she says. “This milestone reflects City Council’s dedication to aiding STARS in their mission of rapid, critical care whose impact on our community is invaluable.”
The City signed a multi-year agreement with STARS to support critical care operations in the region, and STARS officials say the city’s ongoing commitment helps their agency deliver care to rural Albertans when they need it most.
“Every mission flown, every innovation trialed, and every new team member trained is supported through their tremendous partnership,” STARS President and CEO Katherine Emberly says.
According to STARS, 4,787 missions have been flown from the Grande Prairie base since its opening in 2006, including 137 missions so far in 2024 alone.
