File photo of a STARS helicopter. (Lethbridge News Now)

By Justin Goulet

2022 STARS Lottery opens to the public

Jan 20, 2022 | 10:29 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Albertans can now purchase tickets for the 2022 edition of the annual STARS Lottery.

The lottery supports STARS Air Ambulance and their life-saving operations across the province. The 29^th edition of the lottery gives people the chance to win 2,500 prizes, valued at more than $4.8 million while helping out the cause.

STARS President and CEO Andrea Robertson said that, “from the beginning, STARS has been fueled by the community.”

“In Alberta, every year, STARS raises 80 per cent of the funding necessary to operate three bases in the province from the private sector equalling $24 million. The lottery is a key component of this.”

Dr. Jamin Mulvey, anesthesiologist, emergency room doctor and STARS medical director said on top of pandemic-related calls, “we are still caring for patients with traumatic injuries, drownings, motor vehicle incidents and other unfortunate events, in addition to medical illnesses such as heart attacks and strokes.”

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Robertson added, “since 1985, our crews have provided critical care to thousands of critically ill and injured Albertans, and we get them to major trauma centres faster, increasing their chances of survival.”

“When someone buys a STARS Lottery ticket, they help ensure STARS is available for the next patient who needs us.”

The 2022 edition of the STARS Lottery features three grand prize dream homes, with one each in Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton. Due to COVID-19, though, the show homes will not be open to the public this year.

The early bird prize is a lakeside mountain retreat package, including a luxury chalet in Invermere, BC, a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 4×4, outdoor recreational toys and $50,000 cash.

The Lucky STARS 50/50 is back again. Last year’s payout was $3.25 million and STARS says this year, it could be up to $4.5 million.

Additionally, new for 2022 is the Bon Voyage bonus prize, which is a $100,000 travel voucher plus $50,000 cash, or $125,000 cash.

More details on the STARS Lottery is available here. The final ticket deadline is March 23, 2022.

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