Fort Saskatchewan, AB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital is a modern 38-bed acute care facility located approximately 25 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, serving Fort Saskatchewan and the surrounding region with around-the-clock emergency care. The emergency department operates 24/7 and is equipped to handle major trauma, cardiac events, serious injuries, and general medical concerns, with all-private patient rooms and a dedicated airborne infection isolation room. Connected to a helipad for rapid transport and integrated with Alberta's province-wide Connect Care electronic health records system, this facility delivers a high standard of care for residents of Fort Saskatchewan and Strathcona County.
Parking is available on site at Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital. Online payment is accepted for parking permits and citations. Specific hourly rates are not confirmed — verify current rates on-site or through the Alberta Health Services website before your visit.
Fort Sask Transit (FST) provides local bus routes serving Fort Saskatchewan Monday to Friday, with no service on weekends or statutory holidays. A commuter connection to the Bethel Transit Terminal in Sherwood Park is also available. For residents with mobility challenges, the Special Transportation Services Society (STSS) — operated by the Fort Saskatchewan Lions Club — offers accessible minivan service for people who use walkers, wheelchairs, or mobility scooters and cannot access regular transit; registration is required in advance and the cost is $5 per one-way trip within Fort Saskatchewan.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, weekday mornings and early afternoons tend to be less busy at most emergency departments. If your condition is not life-threatening, calling 811 first can help you assess whether an ER visit or an alternative care option is most appropriate.
No historical wait time data is available for Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital. As with most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays tend to see higher volumes. Patients with non-urgent concerns may experience longer waits during these periods.
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.