Milk River’s emergency department to temporarily close this weekend

MILK RIVER, AB – Residents of Milk River will temporarily be sent to another community if they require emergency care.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced the temporary closure of the Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022, to 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 12, 2022.

AHS says the closure is due to a lack of on-site physician coverage.

“This is a temporary measure and AHS is working hard to ensure local residents continue to have access to the care they need during this time,” reads a media advisory from AHS.