The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising residents in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, to check for emergency room closures on March 13, 2026, as staffing shortages and infrastructure issues continue to impact care availability.
The health authority updates its official list of service changes every day at 4:00 p.m. to show current and upcoming disruptions. These pauses in service are often caused by a lack of doctors or nurses, unexpected absences, or needed repairs to facility equipment like heating and cooling systems.
The Yorkton Regional Health Centre is currently seeing increased pressure while serving as the main hospital for the area. To keep the intensive care unit running in Yorkton, workers have been moved from nearby communities like Canora and Preeceville, which has led to emergency closures in those towns.
The hospital in Yorkton is also facing challenges with its aging building, including limited space and issues with its air systems. Residents should call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies or use Healthline 8-1-1 for non-urgent medical advice.
