STARS visits Pincher Creek's councils

STARS representative Glenda Farnden presents Reeve Hammond with a token of appreciation

Chris Davis - STARS Air Ambulance Foundation representative Glenda Farnden appeared as a delegation at the MD of Pincher Creek and Town of Pincher Creek councils' regular meetings on October 10. Farnden asked both councils to continue their $2.00 per capita committments to STARS, provided details about STARS responses in the southwestern Alberta area, and promoted the SOLUS smartphone app that enables people to access 24/7 emergency assistance anywhere in Canada with a cell signal.

Fraudulent STARS lottery calls reported in Turner Valley

RCMP Alberta - RCMP are warning residents to be cautious of telephone fraud scams. More recently the STARS lottery. This scam involves one or several persons who contact individuals by phone claiming to be from STARS Lottery advising their number was randomly selected as a winner of $750,000.00 and a new vehicle. However, in order to collect the prize the victim is required to pay various fees in advance. Victims either never hear back again or receive further requests for money. If you receive a call relating to this phone scam, please contact your local RCMP detachment.