Later this afternoon, the Cypress Health Region will be holding a sod turning event for a new integrated health facility in Maple Creek.

Executive Director of Communications, Bryce Martin says it's been a process a long time in the making, dating back to their predecessor, the Southwest Health District.



Along with Health Region officials, MLA Wayne Elhard and Health Minister, Don McMorris are expected to be in attendence.

It all begins at 1:30 pm at the sit of the new facility, just west of the Maple Creek Hospital.