Bonnyville Community Cancer Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: 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.

Busier times: 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.

About Bonnyville Community Cancer Centre

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.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Cancer Patient Navigation, Chemotherapy and Systemic Cancer Treatment, Outpatient Cancer Pharmacy and Drug Benefit Program, Palliative Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Services, Interpreter and Translation Services, Social Work and Psychosocial Support, Dietitian Services.

Amenities

• Accessible parking
• Outpatient cancer pharmacy on-site
• Interpreter and translation services
• Cancer triage telephone information line

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Tips Before You Go

• The Bonnyville Healthcare Centre is the only 24/7 emergency department serving the Lakeland region, so plan accordingly if travelling from surrounding rural communities.
• If you are a cancer patient with urgent concerns, a dedicated cancer triage telephone information line is available — consider calling before visiting the ER.
• The Bonnyville Community Cancer Centre within the building operates Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and is closed on statutory holidays — call 780-826-6533 to confirm appointments.
• Bring your Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card and any relevant medical records or medication lists to speed up your ER registration.
• For non-emergency cancer drug benefit inquiries, a professional referral is required — contact your physician before visiting the Cancer Centre.

What to Bring

• Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Previous relevant medical records or imaging results
• Health benefit or insurance information
• Phone charger or entertainment for potential wait times
• A support person or trusted contact's phone number

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

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. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.