HALO

HALO is pleased to offer the only dedicated medical rescue helicopter for southern Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan. It is a much needed contribution to the already established air and Alberta Health Services EMS ground ambulances. The availability of the helicopter improves response time to trauma victims in remote or inaccessible areas and increases our coverage area for delivering Qualitative Medical Care. HALO has been dispatched on approximately 200 missions since our inception. Boundaries of the former Palliser Health Region encompasses in excess of an awe-inspiring 50,000 square kilometers. The remoteness of our region, the lack of landing strips, and the limited availability of other emergency air rescue helicopters was the impetus for HALO (previously known as the Southern Alberta MedicAir Society) to begin planning and fundraising for their dream of having a dedicated medical rescue helicopter for the south east corner of Alberta. In July of 2007 that dream became a reality! HALO is funded through the donations of private individuals and responsible corporate partners.