(L-R) Elise Truscott (Manager Community, BHP), Jeri-Lynn Johnston (VP Foundation, STARS), Connor Gould (Pilot, STARS), Graham MacKay (Pilot, STARS), Crystal Lybeck (Flight Nurse, STARS), Tamahra Kierath (Manager Infrastructure & Services, BHP), Alyson Gale (Lead Operations, BHP), Mike Moscarda (GM Integrated Operations, BHP), Dr. John Froh (President and CEO, STARS), Tenille Hanson (Manager Integrated Planning, BHP), Leroy Collins (Manager Operations Readiness, BHP), Jenny Thorpe (Flight Nurse, STARS), Tara Oliver (Clinical Operations Manager, STARS), Daniel Young (Manager Organizational Readiness, BHP), Matt Hogan (Flight Paramedic, STARS), Tammy Beauregard (Director of Development SK & MB, STARS), Barry Tolmie (Aviation Base Manager, STARS)

BHP helps fund STARS operations with $525,000 commitment over next three years

By Keira Miller Oct 4, 2025 | 5:33 AM

A significant funding announcement was made Friday at the STARS Air Ambulance Saskatoon hangar.

BHP Canada, a global mining organization and long-standing supporter of STARS, presented the organization with a commitment of $525,000 over three years.

Karina Gistelinck with BHP says “Knowing that STARS is there for our employees at Jansen and for families in remote and rural communities gives us confidence and pride in this partnership. We’re honoured to continue supporting their vital mission.”

Last year, STARS flew 921 missions in Saskatchewan. Of those, 486 were from the Saskatoon base.