St Albert ER Wait Times

1 emergency department · AB · Live as of 1:50 a.m. MDT

Shortest in St Albert if you leave now

Avg 5h 53m

In an emergency, call 911.

Sturgeon Community Hospital

24/7 · 201 Boudreau Rd

5h 53m

St Albert ER Wait Forecast

Predicted average ER wait across St Albert over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.

St Albert ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours

5h53
7am
6h6
8am
5h43
9am
5h41
10am
6h10
11am
6h1
12pm
5h47
1pm
5h17
2pm
4h16
3pm
3h24
4pm
2h33
5pm
2h33
6pm

Projected from typical wait patterns across St Albert ERs and the current average wait.

Best Time to Visit an ER in St Albert

Based on historical wait patterns across St Albert emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.

Shortest wait Sundays 11am avg ~2h 1m
Longest wait Tuesdays 5am avg ~6h 22m

Nearby ERs Outside St Albert

Westview Health Centre

Stony Plain · 27 km away

3h 12m

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Edmonton · 14 km away

3h 52m

University of Alberta Hospital

Edmonton · 16 km away

4h 23m

Northeast Community Health Centre

Edmonton · 15 km away

4h 47m

Leduc Community Hospital

Leduc · 45 km away

5h 14m

Emergency Rooms in St Albert

St Albert has 1 emergency department — 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1 of 1 currently has live wait time data.

Wait time data for St Albert is sourced from Alberta Health Services (AHS) and updates as frequently as every 2–5 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.

All emergency departments in St Albert use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait. A shorter posted wait does not guarantee a shorter visit — it depends on the severity of your condition relative to other patients in the department.

Tips for Visiting an ER in St Albert

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all St Albert ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast chart and a “Best Time to Visit” pattern based on historical data.

If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or pharmacist could help instead. Alberta pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →

Not sure if you need the ER? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse. Free, confidential, available 24/7.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency — chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or loss of consciousness — call 911 immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shortest ER wait time in St Albert right now?
The shortest ER wait time in St Albert right now is at Sturgeon Community Hospital with an estimated wait of 4h 25m. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.
How many emergency departments are in St Albert?
St Albert has 1 emergency department, 1 of which operates 24/7. 1 currently has live wait time data available on ERstat.
How can I check ER wait times in St Albert?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all St Albert hospitals using data from Alberta Health Services (AHS). Visit erstat.ca or check this page for current wait times, sorted from shortest to longest. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast and a best time to visit pattern based on historical data.
What is the average ER wait time in St Albert?
Right now the shortest ER wait in St Albert is 4h 25m at Sturgeon Community Hospital. The average across St Albert's reporting emergency departments is about 5h 53m, but waits vary widely — checking the live board and choosing the shortest can save hours. The average shifts through the day; overnight tends to run longer than midday.
Should I go to the ER with the shortest wait time?
Not necessarily. All Canadian emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first regardless of arrival time. A hospital with a longer posted wait may still see you faster if your condition is urgent. For non-emergencies, consider a walk-in clinic, urgent care, or pharmacist visit instead.
Where does ERstat get St Albert ER wait time data?
ERstat sources St Albert wait time data from Alberta Health Services (AHS). Data updates as frequently as every 2–5 minutes.
What if all St Albert ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside St Albert with current wait times and driving distance. You can also call 811 to speak with a registered nurse who can help you decide where to go. For non-emergency conditions, a pharmacist or walk-in clinic may be able to help with no wait.

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Urgent Care in Alberta

Urgent care treats the broken wrists, infections and stitches an emergency department would make you wait behind more serious cases for. Alberta publishes its urgent care waits, and they are not comparable to an ER wait.

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