An initial surge is on to place a land ambulance base in the Vermilion Bay area.The push is being made by the District of Kenora Unincorporated Area Ratepayers Association.
President Bill Blower says they are concerned that the closest ambulance is in Dryden and the response times to the Machin area is at best over half an hour.
Blower says first responders do a great job, but stress they are unable to transport a patient for medical care.
The group is asking Machin Council and the Kenora District Services Board to approve the move.