Slave Lake, AB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
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Slave Lake Healthcare Centre is a fully integrated 24/7 emergency department serving Slave Lake and the surrounding northern Alberta communities within Treaty 8 territory, operated by Alberta Health Services. The facility combines acute care, continuing care, and community health services under one roof, offering a broad range of diagnostic and treatment capabilities including lab, X-ray, pharmacy, and respiratory therapy. Patients whose needs exceed on-site capabilities can be stabilized and transferred to a higher-level care facility, with medevac access supported through Slave Lake Airport.
Parking is available near the facility at 309 6 St NE, Slave Lake. Contact the centre directly at 780-805-3500 for details on accessibility-designated spaces or current parking arrangements.
The facility is located near local transit options in Slave Lake. Contact the Town of Slave Lake directly for current route numbers, stop locations, and schedules serving the healthcare centre.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. In general, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be less busy at smaller regional emergency departments. For non-urgent concerns, calling 811 first can help you decide whether an ER visit is necessary.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Like most emergency departments, expect higher volumes on evenings, weekends, and holidays. If your situation is not life-threatening, consider calling 811 or the Family Care Clinic during business hours.
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.