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Edmonton paramedics exhausted amid long response times, fewer staff: ‘It’s heartbreaking’

December 22, 2025

An Edmonton paramedic with a decade of experience under his belt says the EMS system in Alberta is at a breaking point. He says he's noticed ambulance wait times for patients increasing and more people seeking care. It comes at a time when their union HSAA says retention of staff is a major issue. Jasmine King reports.

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