Improved ambulance services on route to communities north of Saskatoon
Global News
Improved ambulance services are on route for communities north of Saskatoon. In addition, there will now be a full-time ambulance designated for the area, based in Martensville.
The Saskatchewan government recently announced plans to improve the ambulance response times and services for a large portion of communities north of Saskatoon.
Cities like Martensville and Warman are two of the fastest-growing communities in Saskatchewan, outpacing some of their ambulance service requirements.
The provincial government’s announcement means there will be an ambulance situated in Martensville to help reduce wait times, address continued growth, and enhance ambulance services.
“This is one piece of the puzzle and I think we are going to expand on that in the near future,” said Warman mayor Gary Philpchuk.
Philipchuk said he hopes to see an ambulance based in Warman at some point as well. In addition to further health care such as a centralized hospital for the region.
Philipchuk added the area of Warman and Martensville has a population of roughly 25,000 people and that number is increasing, with Warman having the higher population.
“We hope this is a precursor for more healthcare-related expansions coming to our communities,” City of Martensville mayor Kent Muench told Global News.
Muench said this is a great announcement for reducing the number of wait times and taking some strain off the system in Saskatoon.
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