The provincial government is investing over half a million dollars through bursaries for people who want to become a frontline paramedic.

Training bursaries will be available to students and new graduates of paramedic programs who commit to joining Emergency Medical Services in Saskatchewan.

Health Minister Everett Hindley says last year 90 bursaries were awarded, with the funding ranging from $5,000 for urban communities to $10,000 in rural and northern communities.

This year, about 58 bursaries will be handed out.

Primary Care Paramedic training is available at Saskatchewan Polytechnic and through regional colleges in the province.