SaskatoonThe Saskatchewan Health Authority said in a news release that the ER would shut its doors at 3 p.m. on November 2, as a result of “unforeseen physician unavailability.” People needing emergency care after that time are being asked to go to Royal University Hospital on Hospital Drive or St. Paul’s Hospital on 20th Street West.Emergency department closed at 3 p.m Sunday due to an ‘unforeseen physician unavailability’Jeffery Tram · CBC News · Posted: Nov 02, 2025 6:20 PM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour agoListen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteSaskatoon City Hospital Emergency Department closed at 3:00 p.m on November 2, 2025 due to “unforeseen physician unavailability.” (Travis Reddaway/CBC)The emergency department at Saskatoon City Hospital closed early Sunday afternoon because of a shortage of available physicians.The Saskatchewan Health Authority said in a news release that the ER would shut its doors at 3 p.m. on November 2, as a result of “unforeseen physician unavailability.”People needing emergency care after that time are being asked to go to Royal University Hospital on Hospital Drive or St. Paul’s Hospital on 20th Street West.The SHA says HealthLine 811 remains available 24 hours a day for non-emergency medical advice. Walk-in clinics and pharmacies can also help with minor health concerns.”The Saskatchewan Health Authority extends its gratitude to health-care staff and physicians providing essential services in both acute and community settings and appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation during this time,” the news release reads.More information is available on the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s website.ABOUT THE AUTHORJeffery is a reporter with CBC Saskatchewan in Regina. He previously worked at CBC Toronto as an associate producer. You can reach him at jeffery.tram@cbc.ca.
Saskatoon City Hospital emergency department closes early Sunday due to doctor shortage
