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    Saskatchewan Health Authority to Assume Delivery of Long-Term Care at Capital Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care in Regina

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    Saskatchewan Health Authority to Assume Delivery of Long-Term Care at Capital Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care in Regina


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    Regina/Saskatoon

    Regina

    The Saskatchewan Health Authority and Capital Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care have reached an agreement for Saskatchewan Health Authority to lease the Capital Crossing building and assume operations of the 139 long-term care spaces later this year.

    Together, the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Brightwater Management Team will work to transfer operations while ensuring continuity of care for residents and families. A staffing transition plan is currently under development, with no immediate changes at this time.

    “Our collective goal is continued, high-quality care for long-term care residents and their families,” said Derek Miller, SHA Chief Operating Officer. “This transition is being designed to ensure stability for residents and families, while strengthening the integration of these existing spaces within Saskatchewan’s publicly operated long-term care system.”

    “Our collaboration with the Saskatchewan Health Authority over the past five years has been a positive one and are committed to the success of this transition and ensuring continuity of care,” said Quintin King, President and CEO of Brightwater. “We will continue working closely with Saskatchewan Health Authority to support thoughtful planning and clear communication throughout this process”.

    The Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Government of Saskatchewan remain committed to strengthening long-term care services throughout Saskatchewan.



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    Regina Urgent Care Centre Reduced Hours February 24

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    Regina Urgent Care Centre Reduced Hours February 24


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    Regina/Saskatoon

    Regina

    The Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC) will operate with reduced hours on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. due to physician availability. The Regina Urgent Care Centre will return to its regular hours of operation of 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25. 

    During times when the Regina Urgent Care Centre is not operating, patients experiencing medical emergencies should call 9-1-1 or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency department at:

    • Regina General Hospital – 1440 14th Avenue, Regina; or 
    • Pasqua Hospital – 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina.

    For non-emergency medical care, patients can access information and care by: 

    • Calling HealthLine 811 – For professional health and mental health advice available 24/7.
    • Visit a walk-in clinic – Check local clinic hours as schedules may vary.
    • Connect with your pharmacy – Some pharmacies may be open and can assist with minor health concerns.

     

    The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) would like to thank physicians and staff who provide high quality care across the province, including over statutory holidays. The SHA appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation.



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    SHA says metal detectors installed at three more health care facilities in Sask.

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    The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced that metal detectors have been installed at three more Saskatchewan medical facilities. Read More



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    Metal detectors making more SHA facilities safer

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    Metal detectors making more SHA facilities safer


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    Northeast

    Northwest

    Regina/Saskatoon

    North Battleford

    Prince Albert

    Regina

    Metal detectors have now been installed at the main doors of three more Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) facilities: Battlefords Union Hospital in North Battleford, Prince Albert Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert and the Regina Urgent Care Centre. Once all three new facilities are online by February 23, metal detectors will be in operation at eight health-care facilities in Saskatchewan, including the emergency room entrances at the five hospitals in Saskatoon and Regina. 

    Metal detectors support Protective Services in preventing weapons from entering facilities, enhancing safety and security for patients, visitors and health-care teams. They also mean a few things will change for those entering through doors where the metal detectors are located, especially those facilities where they are located at the main doors.  

    There are some things the public needs to know now about how they operate. First, all members of the public coming through the doors will be asked by protective services officers to declare if they have a restricted item on their person. Restricted items include duffle bags, luggage or food coolers, and weapons of any kind, including knives and other sharp objects, stun-guns, ammunition, explosives, flammables, bear spray, mace or aerosols. Spiritual or religious items are not restricted unless they pose a clear and immediate risk to the safety of patients, staff, or visitors. 

    If a restricted item is declared or detected during screening, Protective Services Officers will provide the person with the opportunity to remove the item from the facility or secure it in a designated locker before they are permitted to enter the building. Illegal items cannot be stored. Those who have stored items will received a claim ticket to present upon exit to retrieve the items from the locker.  

    Individuals will then be asked to remove all metal from their pockets and person (including belts, keys and cell phones), place them in a bin provided, then proceed through the metal detector. An officer will also screen the contents of the bin and any bags they have with them. A hand-operated wand scanner may also be used to confirm that no prohibited items are entering the facility.  

    Those with pacemakers or other implanted medical devices will not go through the metal detector; instead, they shall be subject to hand-operated wand screening only.  

    Two detectors will be available when entering each of the Prince Albert and North Battleford facilities. One will be dedicated to allowing quicker access to the building and will accommodate those needing immediate or emergent medical services. If you enter either of these hospitals and require emergency care, you are asked to inform the protective services officers present immediately. 

    SHA staff and contractors need to have their current, valid IDs on their person to be exempt from screening. Law enforcement and corrections personnel will also be exempt with proper identification.  

     

    Backgrounder  

    Like health systems across Canada, SHA facilities are seeing an increase in violent incidents and weapons entering emergency departments, and the organization is responding with strengthened measures. 

    Safety is one of the SHA’s core values. Installing metal detectors is an important step to support safer care environments and to prevent weapons from entering our buildings. 

    The SHA ordered additional metal detectors in December 2025 for broader deployment following a successful pilot of the technology at the joint emergency department entrance at Royal University Hospital (RUH) and Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH) in Saskatoon.  

    To support implementation and operation of the detectors, the SHA is adding the equivalent of 51 full-time Protective Services positions across the province to provide 24/7 staffing and ensure consistent operations and screening at the sites where the technology is being deployed. 

    The first of this latest group of metal detectors became operational at the Regina Urgent Care Centre at the beginning of the month. On February 23, they become operational at the main entrances to the Battlefords Union Hospital in North Battleford and Prince Albert Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert.  

     

    Metal detectors were made operational at the emergency department entrances at the following sites by January 20, 2026: 

     

    Installation occurred in February at main entrances at the following sites: 

    The SHA will continue to collaborate with the Ministry of Health and system partners as we prioritize safety and security in health-care environments across Saskatchewan. 



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    Regina Urgent Care Centre Reduces Hours February 20 Through 22

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    Regina Urgent Care Centre Reduces Hours February 20 Through 22


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    Regina/Saskatoon

    Regina

    The Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC) will operate with reduced hours from Friday, February 20 to Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    The Regina Urgent Care Centre will return to its regular hours of operation of 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, February 23. These pro-active service adjustments are to accommodate physician availability, staffing holidays, and to proactively ensure the availability of services for our patients.

    During times when the Regina Urgent Care Centre is not operating, patients experiencing medical emergencies should call 9-1-1 or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency department at:

    • Regina General Hospital – 1440 14th Avenue, Regina; or
    • Pasqua Hospital – 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina.

    For non-emergency medical care, patients can access information and care by: 

    • Calling HealthLine 811 – For professional health and mental health advice available 24/7.
    • Visit a walk-in clinic – Check local clinic hours as weekend schedules may vary.
    • Connect with your pharmacy – Some pharmacies may be open and can assist with minor health concerns.

    The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) would like to thank physicians and staff who provide high quality care across the province, including over statutory holidays. The SHA appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation. 



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    Measles exposure risk in Carlyle, Arcola, and Wawota

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    Measles exposure risk in Carlyle, Arcola, and Wawota


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    Arcola

    Carlyle

    Wawota

    The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is notifying the public of measles exposure risks in Carlyle, Arcola, and Wawota due to a confirmed measles case. If you were at any of the identified locations during the specified times below, please monitor for measles symptoms for up to 21 days after possible exposure.

    Wawota

    • Wawota Town Hall (308 Railway Avenue, Wawota)
      • Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.

    Arcola

    • Arcola Medical Clinic (707 Brock Avenue, Arcola)
      • Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

    Carlyle

    • Carlyle Pharmasave (218 Main Street, Carlyle)
      • Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 1:20 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.
    • Rural Municipality (RM) of Moose Mountain Office (250 – 8th Street West, Carlyle)
      • Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 1:45 p.m. to 4:00p.m.

    Call HealthLine 811 if you were exposed and:

    • are unvaccinated, or
    • are unsure of your vaccination status for measles, or
    • develop measles symptoms.

    Measles symptoms include:

    • fever,
    • cough,
    • runny nose,
    • red eyes,
    • fatigue, 
    • irritability (feeling cranky or in a bad mood),
    • small, white spots (known as Koplik spots) inside the mouth and throat, and
    • red blotchy rash, which develops on the face and spreads down the body about three to seven days after symptoms begin and can last four to seven days.

    Anyone potentially exposed may be eligible for preventative treatment for up to six days after exposure if they are unvaccinated, pregnant, under one year of age or immune suppressed. Do not attend a clinic in person if you are symptomatic. Call HealthLine 811 for information and instructions.

    If you are in medical distress, do not delay seeking care. However, please call BEFORE entering the emergency department, or if calling 911, and inform the health care team that you may have been exposed to measles so proper precautions can be put in place to minimize spread.

    Measles is highly contagious. It can spread very easily to others through the air. The virus can live up to two hours in the air or on surfaces in a space where a person coughed or sneezed. It can spread from four days before a rash appears until four days after a rash develops. Through this period, a person needs to stay in strict isolation to avoid spreading the infection to others.

    Measles is prevented by vaccination. The measles vaccine is safe, effective and free. With two doses, measles vaccination is almost 100 per cent effective. Please review your immunizations in your MySaskHealthRecord, if you were immunized in Saskatchewan, or discuss with your health practitioner to ensure that you and your family’s immunizations are up to date.

    For more information on current measles exposure alerts around the province, immunization and symptoms, visit saskhealthauthority.ca/measles.



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    Rosthern emergency department equipped with point-of-care testing

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    Rosthern emergency department equipped with point-of-care testing


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    Northeast

    Rosthern

    To support seamless access to local emergency health services, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has implemented point-of-care testing in the emergency department at Rosthern Hospital.

    Point-of-care testing is a supplementary initiative that enables trained local health-care team members to rapidly conduct essential diagnostics on-site at facilities when laboratory professionals are temporarily unavailable. Several tests can be performed using point-of-care testing technology, including:

    • hemoglobin to evaluate anemia and blood loss;
    • white blood cell counts to determine the presence of infection;
    • urinalysis for assessing kidney function and detecting urinary tract infections; and,
    • cardiac markers to evaluate heart health.

    When needed, point-of-care testing tools support timely clinical decision-making. This care delivery initiative is already supporting residents in 10 other rural communities across the province to access emergency department services where and when they need it. As of January 21, 2026, point-of-care testing has prevented 328 potential service disruptions since implementation in 2023. 

    Laboratory services are one of several components required to keep emergency departments operational. The point-of-care testing program is part of an overall strategy to enhance access to rural and remote emergency departments. The SHA and Government of Saskatchewan are committed to recruiting staff to rural laboratories.

    The SHA appreciates our health-care teams in rural and remote communities who work to minimize service disruptions and ensure emergency department services remain available to residents in the communities they serve.



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    Regina Urgent Care Centre reduces hours on January 25

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    Regina Urgent Care Centre reduces hours on January 25


    The Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC) will have reduced hours on Sunday, January 25, due to physician availability.

    The operating hours of the Regina Urgent Care Centre on January 25 will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Regina Urgent Care Centre will return to its regular hours of operation of 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, January 26.

    During times when the Regina Urgent Care Centre is not operating, patients experiencing medical emergencies should call 9-1-1 or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency department at:

    • Regina General Hospital – 1440 14th Avenue, Regina; or
    • Pasqua Hospital – 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina.

    For non-emergency medical care, patients can access information and care by:

    • Calling HealthLine 811 – For professional health and mental health advice available 24/7.
    • Visit a walk-in clinic – Check local clinic hours as schedules may vary.
    • Connect with your pharmacy – Some pharmacies may be open and can assist with minor health concerns.

    The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) would like to thank physicians, health care providers and staff who ensure our patients can access high-quality care across the province. The SHA appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation. 



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    Concerns from staff, patients prompt third-party review of hospital safety, security

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    Following growing concerns over hospital safety and security, the provincial government is launching an independent, third-party review at the request of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Here is what you need to know about the review, safety in local hospitals and new protocols … Read More



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    SHA to deploy metal detectors in urban emergency departments to strengthen hospital safety and security

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    SHA to deploy metal detectors in urban emergency departments to strengthen hospital safety and security


    The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is strengthening hospital safety and security by expanding the deployment of metal detectors in urban emergency departments. Installation of metal detectors occurred on Monday, January 19, 2026 in Saskatoon at the St. Paul’s Hospital and Saskatoon City Hospital emergency departments, and Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in Regina at the Regina General Hospital and Pasqua Hospital emergency departments. Metal detectors will also be deployed in February 2026 at the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital, Battlefords Union Hospital, and the Regina Urgent Care Centre. Metal detection is currently in use at the joint emergency department entrance at Royal University Hospital (RUH) and Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH) in Saskatoon

    The SHA is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for patients and health-care teams in all of our facilities. Like health systems across Canada, the SHA has responded to an increase in violent incidents and weapons entering emergency departments and hospitals. Violence in health care settings is unacceptable, and the SHA remains committed to strengthening the safety and security of our hospitals.

    “Hospitals should be safe places for our patients, visitors, and the health-care teams who provide care every day,” said Andrew Will, CEO of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. “Safety is a core value of the SHA, and we are committed to strengthening hospital safety and security in response to the increasing complexity and volume of situations requiring intervention by Protective Services. The expansion of metal detection technology is an important step to support safer care environments and prevent weapons from entering emergency departments.”

    The SHA ordered additional metal detectors in December 2025 for broader deployment in urban emergency departments following a successful pilot of metal detection technology at the joint emergency department entrance at Royal University Hospital (RUH) and Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH) in Saskatoon. Metal detectors support Protective Services in preventing weapons from entering emergency departments, enhancing safety and security for patients, visitors and health-care teams.

    To support implementation and operations, The SHA is adding the equivalent of 51 full-time Protective Services positions to provide 24/7 staffing and ensure consistent operations and screening.

    Once fully installed, everyone entering a main emergency department entrance in Saskatoon and Regina will pass through a metal detector, with Protective Services Officers onsite to monitor the system and respond quickly to safety concerns.

    Deployment schedule

    Saskatoon

    • Royal University Hospital / Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (shared emergency department entrance) – metal detector operational
    • St. Paul’s Hospital – installation occurred Monday, January 19, 2026
    • Saskatoon City Hospital – installation occurred Monday, January 19, 2026

    Regina

    • Regina General Hospital – installation occurred Tuesday, January 20, 2026
    • Pasqua Hospital – installation occurred Tuesday, January 20, 2026
    • Regina Urgent Care Centre – installation February 2026

    Additional sites

    • Prince Albert Victoria Hospital – installation February 2026
    • Battlefords Union Hospital – installation February 2026

    The SHA will continue to collaborate with the Ministry of Health and system partners as we prioritize hospital safety and security across Saskatchewan.



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