Yes. Alberta residents ambulance service rates are a flat rate of $385.00 for any patient transported to a hospital regardless of distance traveled and $250.00 if an EMS crew assesses and/or treats a patient but does not transport them to a hospital. Out of province residents may have an additional surcharge added.
The only insurance company we can bill directly is Blue Cross; if we are provided with the Group and ID number of the card holder. Other insurance providers typically require the insured to pay their ambulance bill and submit a receipt for reimbursement.
Wheatland EMS staffs two full time ambulances and one peak time ambulance in a single station located at 196 Brent Blvd in Strathmore.
As of January 2025 Wheatland EMS employs a combination of 50 full-time, part-time and casual paramedic staff plus 3 administrative staff.
Yes, Wheatland EMS has a "ride-a-long" program that allows people interested in the industry to spend a day with our crews.
As a senior if you have applied for and are in possession of Alberta Blue Cross this will cover the cost of your ambulance service user fee.
Ambulance service invoices can be by:
- Telephone (credit card payments)
- E-Transfer: [email protected] (please include patient name and invoice number)
- In person at the Ambulance Station. (Address Below)
Wheatland EMS
196 Brent Blvd
Strathmore, Alberta
T1P 1E8
E-Transfer:
[email protected] (please include patient name and invoice number)
With any feedback you are welcome confidentially submit it using the “Feedback Button” on the About Page, by telephone, mail or by appointment with administration at our station.
Email your resume to [email protected]