Naicam ambulance sold to Duck Mountain Ambulance Care

NAICAM — Naicam and District Ambulance, a long-time provider of emergency medical services in the Naicam region, has announced the successful sale of its operations to Duck Mountain Ambulance Care Ltd. 

The decision to transfer ownership reflects a shared commitment to enhancing service levels, investing in local infrastructure and securing the long-term presence of emergency medical care in Naicam and surrounding areas it said in the Town of Naicam press release.  

The acquisition takes effect Sept. 1, 2025, and represents a bold vision for growth, a commitment to service excellence and improved emergency response capabilities according to the release.  

“Our team at Naicam and District Ambulance has been deeply committed to the community,” said Roger Hayward, mayor of the Town of Naicam. “We look forward to working with Duck Mountain Ambulance Care because they share our values and recognize how essential these services are to the people of Naicam.” 

“This sale is not just strategic — it's personal,” he added. “We’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and are confident that Curtis and Ryan will carry it forward with integrity, purpose and small-town heart.” 

As part of the transition, the Town of Naicam will work closely with Duck Mountain Ambulance Care to ensure continuity of operations. Retaining current staff and integrating new resources to meet growing demand will be key priorities it said in the statement. 

In a memo from the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Krista Remeshylo, Director of EMS Central and the Provincial Medical First Responders Program, confirmed, “Residents can be assured that ambulance services will continue in Naicam. Duck Mountain Ambulance Care has a strong track record of delivering high-quality emergency medical services in a number of Saskatchewan communities. We are confident that the transition will maintain and enhance the level of care residents have come to rely on.” 

According to the Saskatchewan Health Authority, SHA oversees 105 ground ambulance services in the province, including private contractors, non-profits and health authority-operated services.  

Duck Mountain Ambulance Care Ltd. is owned by brothers Curtis and Ryan Monnette of Aspen Paramedic Services, who currently provide ambulance services in Canora, Preeceville, Kamsack, Norquay and Watson.