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STARS inching closer to new helicopter fleet with big donation

CALGARY, AB – The goal of renewing STARS’ aging helicopter fleet is closer to reality thanks to a $400,000 donation from Cargill.

The grant will be used by the not-for-profit air ambulance organization to help purchase nine new, medically equipped Airbus H145 helicopters.

They cost $13-million each but will be in operation for the next three decades or more.

“At Cargill the safety of others is guided by our values of putting people first and doing the right thing. Safety extends well beyond our employees to our customers and the communities where we operate,” said Jeff Vassart, President, Cargill Limited. “We are proud to support STARS and the critical emergency care they provide to rural and remote communities when it’s needed most.”

STARS has been flying missions in the new helicopters from two of its bases since mid-2019 and is hoping to see the remainder of the new fleet delivered by 2022.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
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