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Wife’s death after 1.5-hour wait for ambulance has Edmonton doctor demanding change

Guy Blais is speaking out about the state of Alberta's health-care system, after his wife waited nearly 90 minutes for an ambulance and died shortly thereafter.

Wife’s death after 1.5-hour wait for ambulance has Edmonton doctor demanding change

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Guy Blais is speaking out about the state of Alberta's health-care system, after his wife waited nearly 90 minutes for an ambulance and died shortly thereafter.

Newly widowed Dr. Guy Blais is speaking out about the state of Alberta's health-care system, after his wife waited nearly 90 minutes for an ambulance and died shortly thereafter.

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Guy Blais is speaking out about the state of Alberta's health-care system, after his wife waited nearly 90 minutes for an ambulance and died shortly thereafter.

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