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Brent Curry, a front line Paramedic in Portage la Prairie gives a tour to the media of a the new replacement ambulance parked in front of the Manitoba Legislative Bld. Tuesday for the news conference. Brent demonstrates how a seat belted Paramedic in the new chair can safely care for a patient. The province announced it has purchased 52 new ambulances with new suspension system and other features. Larry Kusch story Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg Free Press Sept.1 2015