Alberta ER Closures — Currently Closed ERs
113 emergency departments tracked · Last updated Aug 1, 1:26 a.m.
Smoky Lake (George Mcdougall Memorial) Healthcare Centre — Closed
Smoky Lake, AB
Emergency Dept Closed. Nursing staff remain on Site. July 31 (5 pm) - August 1 (8 am), August 3 (8 am) - August 4 (8 am), August 6 (5 pm) - August 7 (8 am), August 13 (5 pm) - August 14 (8 am), August 14 (5 pm) - August 17 (8 am), August 20 (5 pm) - August 21 (8 am), August 21 (5 pm) - August 24 (8 am), August 27 (5 pm) - August 28 (8 am), August 28 (5 pm) - August 31 (8 am) (Due to clinical personnel shortage)
No estimated reopen time · Source: Alberta Health Services
Tofield Health Centre — Reduced hours
Tofield, AB
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ED will be closed from 2000 to 0800 24/7 Emergency coverage supported by Locums on weekends - Starting Fridays 0800 ends Mondays 2000. Nursing staff remain on-site. No impact to in-patient unit(s). (Due to clinical personnel shortage)
Source: Alberta Health Services
Hinton Healthcare Centre — Reduced hours
Hinton, AB
Emergency department closed, nursing staff remain on site. July 1 (9 pm) - July 2 (7 am), July 6 (3 pm) - July 7 (7 am), July 7 (3 pm) - July 8 (7 am), July 9 (3 pm) - July 10 (7 am), July 13 (9 pm) - July 14 (7 am), July 15 (9 pm) - July 16 (7 am), July 22 (9 pm) - July 23 (7 am), July 28 (3 pm) - July 29 (7 am), July 29 (9 pm) - July 30 (7 am), July 30 (9 pm) - July 31 (7 am), July 31 (9 pm) - August 1 (7 am) (Due to clinical personnel shortage)
Source: Alberta Health Services
Athabasca Healthcare Centre — Reduced hours
Athabasca, AB
No physician on site, nursing staff remain on site. VEP program engaged as available. August 3 (6 pm) - August 4 (6 am), August 4 (6 pm) - August 5 (6 am), August 5 (6 pm) - August 6 (6 am), August 10 (6 pm) - August 11 (6 am), August 15 (6 pm) - August 16 (6 am), August 16 (6 pm) - August 17 (6 am), August 21 (6 pm) - August 22 (6 am), August 22 (6 pm) - August 23 (6 am), August 23 (6 pm) - August 24 (6 am) (Due to clinical personnel shortage)
Source: Alberta Health Services
Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital — Reduced hours
Beaverlodge, AB
Emergency Department Service Disruption - No physician available on-site. Nursing staff remain on site for triage and supported by Virtual Physician for appropriate patients.EMS to patch ahead to discuss patient appropriate destination with Care Team. July 14 (8 pm) - July 15 (8 am), July 16 (8 pm) - July 17 (8 am), July 21 (8 pm) - July 22 (8 pm),July 23 (8 pm) - July 24 (8 am), July 29 (8 am - 8 pm), July 31 (8 am) - August 1 (8 am) (Due to clinical personnel shortage)
Source: Alberta Health Services
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About Alberta closure data
Alberta Health Services publishes real-time emergency department wait time data covering most major Alberta ERs. However, AHS does not publish a dedicated real-time closure feed. When emergency departments close or experience service disruptions, announcements typically come through AHS press releases, regional health communications, and local media coverage.
Publisher: Alberta Health Services
Publishing method: Wait time portal, no dedicated closure feed
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