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Fort Macleod emergency department temporarily closed Dec 7 morning

Due to a planned emergency power shutdown, the Fort Macleod Health Centre emergency department will temporarily close from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 7.

During the temporary closure, nursing staff will remain on-site to provide care for long-term care residents.

Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency during these times.

EMS calls will be rerouted to Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge.

Patients seeking care can access emergency services at Chinook Regional Hospital, the Pincher Creek Health Centre, Cardston Health Centre or Claresholm Community Health Centre.

Community members are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency, health-related questions.