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The Cypress Health Region has temporarily closed the Maple Creek Hospital due to potential air quality concerns.

 

The closure had to be implemented after the Occupational Health and Safety branch confirmed that asbestos had been found in samples that were sent in for examination.

 

During the temporary closure, an assessment centre will be set up at the Pacific Avenue Medical Clinic to assist residents with non-emergency medical issues. This assessment centre will be available starting Friday evening at 7:00 and will be available on a 24 hour a day basis until early March 1. There will be no lab or x-ray services available at the centre until further notice.

 

The public should call 911 immediately for emergencies.