Rocky View County residents will have the opportunity to attend the county's first Open House and Free Pancake Breakfast on Thursday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Rocky View County Hall, 262075 Rocky View Pt.
Rain or shine the event will feature a petting zoo, family activities, entertainment, Fire trucks, graders and equipment displays.
STARS Air Ambulance will headline the open house to celebrate Rocky View County (RVC) becoming the first municipality in all of central and southern Alberta to reach logo status in STARS history.
"Rocky View County increased its commitment to ($2 per capita) per year joining the majority of municipalities across Alberta in a united effort to help STARS maintain sustainability for today and for the future. Now, Rocky View County has reached over $500,000 in cumulative giving, earning a logo on the STARS helicopter," read a news release from the RVC.
“Thank you Rocky View County for your generous support since 1991,” said Wendy Beauchesne, executive vice-president, STARS Foundation. “Your funding is essential to keeping STARS in the sky, and your commitment ensures we can continue to put the right tools in the hands of the best talent. This doesn’t just save time in responding to critically ill and injured patients, it saves lives. We are incredibly grateful to the Rocky View County council members for your leadership and dedication that ensures the sustainability of STARS emergency services for your residents.”
The STARS Municipal Initiative is an ally funding program that includes rural and urban municipalities across the province that recognize and value STARS as an emergency protective services option. Their life-saving partnership with STARS ensures the highest level of critical care services will continue to be available to Albertans.
“As a rural community, seconds count and STARS is there for us,” said Reeve Greg Boehlke. “In 2018, STARS landed in our region multiple times to provide care for patients in our community. The nature of partnership is clear – helping to safeguard lives.”
STARS will arrive at the event for the unveiling at 9:30 a.m.
