STARS Lottery returns to Saskatchewan, supporting air ambulance service

The STARS Lottery is back in Saskatchewan, with thousands of prizes being offered and proceeds supporting the helicopter air ambulance service.

The lottery is the organization’s biggest annual fundraiser, and typically generates around a third of the funding needed to allow the service to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The funds will also allow STARS to add more technology to its operations.

Katherine Emberly, president and CEO of STARS, said ticket sales directly support the organization’s mission to provide live-saving care whenever and wherever it’s needed.

“Every dollar raised through the lottery goes directly to our operations so we can continue providing the best care on peoples’ worst days,” Emberly said in a statement.

“Whether it is toward upgrading our helicopters, enhanced training, or investing in emerging medical innovations, the generosity of people of Saskatchewan continues to make our work possible.”

This year’s lottery offers $3.6 million in prizes, including million-dollar homes in Regina and Saskatoon.

Winners will be announced in July and August.

“Winners will be contacted directly by STARS and can use STARS official contacts to verify their winning numbers,” the organization noted. “You will never be able to be asked to provide any money to claim your prize.”