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New medevac arrives in Canada

Airport-based service to begin April 30

CBC News

REGINA, Canada. — An emergency medical helicopter has landed in Regina in preparation for the launch of a new air ambulance service for southern Saskatchewan.

The new service, operated by a company called STARS, the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society, adds a helicopter with a dedicated nurse and specialized EMS crew to attend to emergency calls and critical patient transports.

The Regina-based service is set to launch daytime operations on April 30. Full-time service will start a few months later.

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