‘It took half an hour once I called 911’: Alberta paramedic union sounds the alarm over ambulance resources
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‘It took half an hour once I called 911’: Alberta paramedic union sounds the alarm over ambulance resources
Description
October 27, 2021
The union representing Alberta paramedics is sounding the alarm, saying frontline workers are dealing with ‘code red’ conditions daily, where there are zero ambulances available. As Lauren Pullen reports, one Calgary woman says it took half an hour for an ambulance to arrive after she called 911.
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‘It took half an hour once I called 911’: Alberta paramedic union sounds the alarm over ambulance resources02:01 | October 27, 2021
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Baffin the polar bear dies at the Calgary Zoo06:33 | July 19, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: July 1814:55 | July 18, 2024
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Construction begins on $50M Sunnyside Flood Barrier in Calgary01:52 | July 18, 2024
-
City of Calgary eases outdoor water restrictions as repaired pipe brought on stream02:07 | July 18, 2024
-
Alberta unveils plans to tackle rural crime01:43 | July 18, 2024
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60 new wildfire start since Tuesday: Alberta Wildfire01:58 | July 18, 2024
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Aphids making their presence felt in Calgary01:48 | July 18, 2024
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Family of 5-year-old living with KAND raising funds to buy robotic walker01:58 | July 18, 2024
-
Calgary-area wheelchair rugby player prepares for Paralympics02:07 | July 18, 2024
-
‘A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline’ now playing at Stage West04:07 | July 18, 2024
-
Calgarians allowed to water lawns after city moves to Stage 2 water restrictions02:06 | July 18, 2024
-
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: July 1714:01 | July 17, 2024
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Alberta man says paint on Ram truck doesn’t live up to its ‘tough’ moniker02:38 | July 17, 2024
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Heat warnings continue ahead of busy festival weekend01:43 | July 17, 2024
-
Advance polls open for Banff Avenue pedestrian zone vote01:59 | July 17, 2024
-
Calgarians celebrate National Hot Dog Day01:43 | July 17, 2024
-
New dog ice cream raises money to support Calgary animal rescue efforts01:42 | July 17, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: July 1614:26 | July 16, 2024
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Calgary woman mistakenly declared deceased on Alberta government site02:15 | July 16, 2024
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Calgary feeder main break to cost ‘tens of millions’: city official01:57 | July 16, 2024
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Calgary-area hip hop dancers celebrate ‘super cool’ win at national competition01:37 | July 16, 2024
-
More Alberta homeowners turning to plants, landscaping that require little watering01:28 | July 16, 2024
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Global Calgary’s Linda Olsen announces plans to retire02:08 | July 15, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: July 1514:13 | July 15, 2024
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New rules for crossing U.S. border with dogs01:53 | July 15, 2024
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Calgary woman claims city put her safety at risk with privacy breach02:29 | July 15, 2024
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Calgary celebrates record-breaking Stampede02:15 | July 15, 2024
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Calgary mayor says ‘next 72 hours are critical’ to restoring normal water service01:52 | July 15, 2024
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Calgary man uses own radar to alert police of speeding01:41 | July 15, 2024
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2-month-old Russet Norkotah is looking for a family to teach her how to socialize03:02 | July 15, 2024
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Calgary to turn on additional water pump in hopes of easing outdoor water use restrictions05:08 | July 15, 2024
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‘It took half an hour once I called 911’: Alberta paramedic union sounds the alarm over ambulance resources02:01 | October 27, 2021
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Baffin the polar bear dies at the Calgary Zoo06:33 | July 19, 2024
-
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: July 1814:55 | July 18, 2024
-
Construction begins on $50M Sunnyside Flood Barrier in Calgary01:52 | July 18, 2024
-
City of Calgary eases outdoor water restrictions as repaired pipe brought on stream02:07 | July 18, 2024
-
Alberta unveils plans to tackle rural crime01:43 | July 18, 2024
-
60 new wildfire start since Tuesday: Alberta Wildfire01:58 | July 18, 2024
-
Aphids making their presence felt in Calgary01:48 | July 18, 2024
-
Family of 5-year-old living with KAND raising funds to buy robotic walker01:58 | July 18, 2024
-
Calgary-area wheelchair rugby player prepares for Paralympics02:07 | July 18, 2024
-
‘A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline’ now playing at Stage West04:07 | July 18, 2024
-
Calgarians allowed to water lawns after city moves to Stage 2 water restrictions02:06 | July 18, 2024
-
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: July 1714:01 | July 17, 2024
-
Alberta man says paint on Ram truck doesn’t live up to its ‘tough’ moniker02:38 | July 17, 2024
-
Heat warnings continue ahead of busy festival weekend01:43 | July 17, 2024
-
Advance polls open for Banff Avenue pedestrian zone vote01:59 | July 17, 2024
-
Calgarians celebrate National Hot Dog Day01:43 | July 17, 2024
-
New dog ice cream raises money to support Calgary animal rescue efforts01:42 | July 17, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: July 1614:26 | July 16, 2024
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Calgary woman mistakenly declared deceased on Alberta government site02:15 | July 16, 2024
-
Calgary feeder main break to cost ‘tens of millions’: city official01:57 | July 16, 2024
-
Calgary-area hip hop dancers celebrate ‘super cool’ win at national competition01:37 | July 16, 2024
-
More Alberta homeowners turning to plants, landscaping that require little watering01:28 | July 16, 2024
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Global Calgary’s Linda Olsen announces plans to retire02:08 | July 15, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: July 1514:13 | July 15, 2024
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New rules for crossing U.S. border with dogs01:53 | July 15, 2024
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Calgary woman claims city put her safety at risk with privacy breach02:29 | July 15, 2024
-
Calgary celebrates record-breaking Stampede02:15 | July 15, 2024
-
Calgary mayor says ‘next 72 hours are critical’ to restoring normal water service01:52 | July 15, 2024
-
Calgary man uses own radar to alert police of speeding01:41 | July 15, 2024
-
2-month-old Russet Norkotah is looking for a family to teach her how to socialize03:02 | July 15, 2024
-
Calgary to turn on additional water pump in hopes of easing outdoor water use restrictions05:08 | July 15, 2024
‘It took half an hour once I called 911’: Alberta paramedic union sounds the alarm over ambulance resources
Description
October 27, 2021
The union representing Alberta paramedics is sounding the alarm, saying frontline workers are dealing with ‘code red’ conditions daily, where there are zero ambulances available. As Lauren Pullen reports, one Calgary woman says it took half an hour for an ambulance to arrive after she called 911.
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