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City of Lethbridge Special City Council Meeting Agenda Packet May 2026

Committee Opposes Extending EHS Ground Ambulance Contract

City of LethbridgeEMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES – ALBERTAMay 5, 2026

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Description

Lethbridge’s Community Issues Committee has recommended advising Emergency Health Services – Alberta that the City will not pre-commit to additional costs or extend the current EMS Ground Ambulance Agreement beyond September 30, 2026, while retaining the option to join further negotiations or a request for proposals. Final Council direction is required by May 31, 2026 to shape future ambulance service delivery and funding.

Contract Details

Vendor

EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES – ALBERTA

Agency

City of Lethbridge, Canada

Contract Type

TRANSPORTATION

Document Date

May 5, 2026

Contract Term

Prospective new EMS Ground Ambulance Agreement after September 30, 2026

Renewal Date

2026-09-30

Renewal Info

Recommendation states the City should decline to extend the current EHS EMS agreement past September 30, 2026 and should not agree in advance to cover costs above the EHS benchmark in any new agreement, but preserve the right to negotiate or participate in a future RFP. Actual renewal, replacement, or termination terms remain to be finalized by Council and EHS.

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