Biggar and District Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested on weekday mornings. For non-urgent concerns, consider whether your family physician or a telehealth service may be appropriate before visiting the ED.

Busier times: No historical data is available to identify peak periods at this facility. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher volumes. If your situation is not an emergency, visiting mid-morning on a weekday is generally advisable.

About Biggar and District Health Centre

Biggar and District Health Centre is a 13-bed acute care community hospital located at 501 1st Avenue West in Biggar, Saskatchewan, operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides triage-based emergency care, diagnostics including lab, X-ray, and ultrasound, along with a broad range of outpatient services to residents across a large rural geographical area. Patients requiring complex, specialized, or trauma care may be transferred to a larger urban centre such as Saskatoon, approximately one hour away.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Triage-based emergency care, Laboratory services, X-ray diagnostics, Ultrasound diagnostics, Acute inpatient care (13 beds), Outpatient services, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Dietitian services, Child and youth counselling, Addictions counselling, Psychiatric rehabilitation, Public Health — immunization and communicable disease control, Visiting specialist clinics (schedule varies — contact facility).

Amenities

• Contact the facility at 306-948-3323 for details on cafeteria, pharmacy, ATM, and other on-site amenities

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Tips Before You Go

• Biggar and District Health Centre is a rural community hospital — for life-threatening emergencies such as major trauma, heart attack, or stroke, paramedics can begin transport to Saskatoon immediately, so call 911 without delay.
• The ED uses triage, meaning you are seen based on medical urgency, not arrival order. Patients with life-threatening conditions are always prioritized.
• If your condition or your loved one's condition worsens while waiting in the ED, notify the triage nurse immediately so your priority can be reassessed.
• Visiting specialists are available on a rotating schedule and are not present every day. For non-emergency specialist needs, call 306-948-3323 in advance to confirm availability.
• Saskatoon, approximately one hour away, has tertiary hospitals equipped for complex cardiac, trauma, stroke, and pediatric care if a higher level of care is required.

What to Bring

• Saskatchewan Health Card (provincial health card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or imaging if available
• Provincial or private health insurance information
• Personal comfort items such as snacks, water, and a phone charger for potential waits
• A support person or designated contact, especially for vulnerable patients
• Payment method for any applicable fees (e.g., ambulance, non-insured services)

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 Saskatchewan health data. Actual wait times may vary.

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