Open 24 hours. We can't estimate the wait here; comparable ERs run 31m – 58m.
In an emergency, call 911.
In an emergency, call 911. Independent services, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.
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Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. As a general guideline, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy at rural emergency departments. Arriving earlier in the day may reduce wait times compared to evenings.
Busier times: Without facility-specific wait data, evenings and weekends are generally the busiest periods at rural emergency departments. Mondays and Friday afternoons can also see higher volumes. For non-urgent concerns, consider contacting Alberta Health Link (811) before visiting the ED.
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Open on ERstat →Fox Creek Health Care Centre is a rural acute care facility located at 600 Third St in Fox Creek, Alberta, operated by Alberta Health Services under the North Zone. The 24/7 emergency department provides assessment, treatment, and stabilization for patients across the Fox Creek region, with transfer protocols in place for cases requiring a higher level of care — most often at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. As a full-service community health centre, it is best suited for emergency stabilization, basic diagnostics, and primary care, with on-site X-ray, laboratory, and pharmacy services supporting the ED.
24/7 Emergency Department, Triage using Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), General Radiography (X-Ray), Laboratory Services, Cardiac Diagnostics and Monitoring, Pediatric Care, Home Care, Diabetes Management, Addiction and Mental Health Services (Adult, Youth, Older Adult), Palliative Care, Public Health Immunization (Adult, Infant/Preschool, School), Prenatal Classes, Breastfeeding Clinic, Postpartum Support, Sexual Health Services, Early Childhood Intervention Program, Car Seat Safety Program, Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program, Equipment Loan Program, Health Information and Records Management, Inpatient Pharmacy Services, STARS Air Ambulance Access via Fox Creek Airport.
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On-site surface parking is available at the facility. Wheelchair-accessible entry is confirmed. No parking fees have been publicly documented — parking is expected to be free given the small rural setting. Contact the facility at 780-622-3545 for specific accessibility or parking inquiries.
Fox Creek is a remote rural community approximately 180 km southwest of Edmonton. No public transit or scheduled bus service to this facility is available. Patients are expected to arrive by personal vehicle. For life-threatening emergencies, STARS Air Ambulance operates through the Fox Creek airport for air transport to major centres.
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.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
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