By LNN Staff

Dec. 31, 7am-2pm

Milk River emergency department to temporarily close

Dec 31, 2025 | 7:08 AM

Due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure coverage, the Milk River Health Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily closed Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m., when it will reopen to provide 24-hour service.

During the temporary closure, Alberta Health Services (AHS) says nursing staff will remain on-site to support continuing care residents.

The health agency says its working to ensure local residents continue to have access to the care they need during this time.

Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. AHS says EMS services are prepared to respond to emergency events and support inter-facility transfers to neighbouring sites. Patients seeking care can access emergency services at the Raymond Health Centre (60 km away) and Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge (87 km).

Residents are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7, for non-emergency, health-related questions. Individuals requiring non-emergency medical care are also encouraged to call their family physician.

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AHS says it is thankful for the support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff, and would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time.