Member Statement (8 November 2021)

From Hansard (8 November 2021)

 

Medavie Provides Enhanced Emergency Medical Services

Mr. Jenson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As of this month, communities north of Saskatoon will benefit from enhanced ambulance service. Our government is following through on a $6.57 million commitment to enhance emergency medical services in Saskatchewan. This includes almost 1.2 million in annual support to enhance ambulance services, address growing demand, and improve response times for Martensville, Warman, and other communities north of Saskatoon.

The SHA underwent an internal and external community stakeholder consultation process to determine which location would best serve residents in the area. Mr. Speaker, Martensville was selected as the base for this new ambulance service. I want to thank all communities and rural municipalities who participated in consultations for their collaboration.

Mr. Speaker, these resources will be phased in with initial ambulance service 12 hours a day. By March 2022, the new ambulance base will house a staffed ambulance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Mr. Speaker, Medavie Health Services West is the EMS [emergency medical services] area service provider that will step up and staff this new base. They look forward to getting to work with the city of Martensville to put resources in place and begin operations.

I congratulate the SHA and all stakeholders for this achievement. And I want to thank our medical first responders for continuing to provide the valuable services during this time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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