As of April 1, 2010, one year after the
Crowsnest Pass EMS became contracted to the province, official notice was given that the local ambulance service will be divested with
Alberta Health Services (AHS), putting the service under the direct management of the province.
Troy Linderman, Director of Crowsnest Pass EMS, says that he intends to turn his ambulance service over to AHS by October 1, 2010, or possibly earlier.
"Moving forward," he says, "I believe transitioning to Alberta Health Services will be beneficial for the community and our employees. Residents may notice slight changes but they can be assured there will be no decrease in the current level of ambulance service, and no immediate changes in the current operations implemented by Crowsnest Pass EMS."
Linderman says that he has spent time evaluating what is best for the community and his employees, and that turning the operation over to AHS made the most sense at this time. He notes that the last year, when the company was under contract with AHS, also went well. "The contract has been good for the community and for myself as a company," he says.
