The temporary disruption to emergency outpatient services and acute inpatient admissions at the Leader hospital has been extended.

From Monday, January 15 at 3:00 p.m. to Tuesday, January 16 at 8:00 a.m. and Thursday, January 18 at 8:00 a.m. to Friday, January 19 at 8:00 a.m. emergency outpatient services and acute inpatient admissions will not be available at the facility due to an physician unavailability.

Residents can call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency and an ambulance will be immediately dispatched to provide assistance.

The nearest emergency departments are in Maple Creek, Swift Current, Kindersley, and Medicine Hat.