The Township of Ignace is the latest community in the region to be hit by paramedic staffing shortages.
It’s been a problem facing the Kenora District Services Board as of late.
In May, the KDSB implemented an additional crew to provide enhanced service in the Dryden area during the day.
That crew has now been reallocated to provide coverage in the Ignace area.
Officials stress they are working hard to recruit additional paramedics to the region.
Chief Administrative Officer Henry Wall says, “It is important for the public to know that they are not without ambulance services should they call 9111 in our smaller, rural communities. This situation is unfortunate and the KDSB does not take the matter lightly. I want to thank our Northwest EMS Paramedic team for their continued support and tireless effort to provide high-quality care across the District, as staffing shortages put a strain on all staffing in the sector.”
