The Pincher Creek Health Centre emergency room will be closed for part of the Canada Day long weekend because of a lack of physician coverage.
Alberta Health Services says it will close at 8 a.m. on July 1 and will re-open at 8 a.m. on July 3.
“During the temporary closure, nursing staff will remain on-site to provide care for inpatients and physician support will be available by phone,” AHS says. “AHS is working hard to ensure local residents continue to have access to the care they need during this time.”
 Patients seeking emergency care will have to rely on surrounding communities, including Cardston, the Crowsnest Pass, Fort Macleod or Lethbridge.Â
AHS says residents are reminded to call Health Link at 811 for non-emergency health-related questions. Individuals requiring non-emergency medical care are also encouraged to call their family physician.Â