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Santa arrives at GPRH thanks to STARS Air Ambulance on December 18, 2023. Photo courtesy Everything GP Staff
By Erika Rolling
Season of Giving

STARS brings Santa to GPRH to spread Christmas joy

Dec 18, 2023 | 12:16 PM

Santa Claus is bringing the holiday spirit to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.

STARS Air Ambulance gave jolly old St. Nicholas a lift Monday morning to the hospital.

Donor Relations and Development Officer with STARS, Bethany Rose says they were happy to be given this opportunity to bring Father Christmas to the GPRH.

“Santa can leave his sleigh behind for one day and we can bring him over to the hospital to see all the wonderful boys and girls here.”

Rose notes Santa and his elf brought a sack of toys for his visit as well.

“It’s a beautiful thing to be able to do.”

“We work hard all year with our crew to save patients every day providing critical care anywhere, but this one exception in the year we get to have a joyous flight over to the hospital to bring nothing but joy to patients.”

Santa will be visiting the emergency department and pediatrics unit to give children toys.

This visit from Santa Claus was made possible thanks to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation.

by Erika Rolling