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ED Closure

Beaverlodge ED without onsite physician overnight

Jan 28, 2026 | 11:55 AM

The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department will be closed for 12 hours starting tonight (Wednesday, Jan 28).

Starting at 8 p.m. the ED will be without an onsite physician until 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29., however, nursing staff will remain on site for urgent triage, assessments and referrals.

The Virtual Emergency Physician coverage is also being piloted at the Beaverlodge Hospital, and may be available for all or part of this advisory.

Anyone with an emergency can still call 911, as calls will be rerouted to neighbouring facilities.