Emergency Medical Services

• Alberta election: NDP promises more money, resources for front line emergency medical care

  Alberta's NDP is promising to increase funding for emergency medical services if it wins the election on May 29.

  Canada

  May 17
  
• SHA announces additional paramedic positions for Regina to battle shortage

  A total of 24.5 full-time paramedic positions will be added and will cost the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) $2.4 million annually.

  Health

  Feb 1
  
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• Alberta police watchdog to investigate death of man in police custody

  ASIRT is investigating the death of a man who was arrested near the scene of a break in downtown Edmonton Thursday.

  Crime

  Nov 5, 2022
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• Saskatchewan government provides $2.85M subsidy to ambulance operators

  Saskatchewan has announced a one-time $2.85-million subsidy to ambulance operators in response to inflationary pressures, including sharply rising fuel costs.

  Economy

  Aug 31, 2022
• 8-year-old Calgary boy taken to hospital in life-threatening condition after calls of potential drowning

  Calgary Emergency Medical Services said they responded to a call of a potential drowning at around 5:45 p.m. Monday, in the community of Coral Springs. 

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2022
• Coaldale looking to change ambulance services amid high call volumes

  With strain being placed on its volunteer fire department as it responds to calls where ambulances cannot, the Town of Coaldale is looking to revert to its old EMS system.

  Health

  Jul 19, 2022
• Woman dead after motorcyclist crashes into tree: EPS

  A 28-year-old woman died early Saturday morning after colliding her motorcycle into a tree. Police investigation is underway.

  Traffic

  Jul 10, 2022
• 7 people in hospital after stolen vehicle crashes on Yellowhead Trail

  Seven people are in hospital after a 26-year-old driver crashed a stolen truck on Yellowhead Trail late Saturday evening. Police pursuit followed.

  Traffic

  Jul 10, 2022
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• Calgary dog attack EMS response to be reviewed by Health Quality Council of Alberta

  The HQCA is an independent provincial agency focused on improving the quality of health care, patient services and patient safety in Alberta.

  Health

  Jun 17, 2022
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• AHS reviewing EMS response time for fatal dog attack in northwest Calgary

  Alberta Health Services says it has started an "immediate review" of the EMS response to a fatal dog attack that occurred in northwest Calgary on Sunday afternoon.

  Health

  Jun 6, 2022