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Emergency Health Services Alberta is contemplating a shift in ambulance providers for Lethbridge and other communities, with current contracts expiring in September 2026. The province is seeking cities with firefighter-paramedic teams to match specific funding costs by April 30th, or face changes through bidding or direct takeover. Lethbridge firefighters, who have handled both fire and emergency medical responses for over a century, express concerns about the potential switch, fearing it could lead to cheaper, for-profit operators compromising patient safety. The city is actively engaged in negotiations with the province to safeguard their integrated model, with Emergency Health Services assuring that response resources and service quality will remain unchanged if providers change. Discussions are ongoing as the April 30th deadline approaches, aiming to maintain reliable care for the community.
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