Bonnyville, AB · Emergency Department: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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The Bonnyville Healthcare Centre is a 54-bed acute care facility located at 5001 Lakeshore Drive in Bonnyville, Alberta, serving as the primary health hub for the broader Lakeland region. Its 24/7 emergency department is staffed by eight full-time physicians and a range of visiting specialists, providing residents across the district with access to care that would otherwise require a two-hour drive to a major city. The facility also houses the Bonnyville Community Cancer Centre, offering oncology services including chemotherapy, navigation, and outpatient pharmacy programs.
Free visitor parking is available on both the south and north sides of the Bonnyville Healthcare Centre, including designated accessible parking stalls.
Bonnyville is a smaller community with limited public transit options. Patients without personal transportation are encouraged to contact the Town of Bonnyville or Alberta Health Services for transportation assistance programs.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, early weekday mornings tend to be quieter at rural emergency departments. If your condition is not life-threatening, mid-morning on a weekday may offer shorter waits.
As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays often see higher volumes. Without historical data specific to Bonnyville Healthcare Centre, use general guidance and check real-time wait times before heading in when possible.
Emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on Alberta health data using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.