Regina's Urgent Care Centre is implementing reduced hours of operation, closing entirely on Sundays and shortening its Saturday schedule. The change, announced on June 5, 2026, aims to optimize resources and align with patient demand patterns, according to health officials.
New Operating Schedule
Starting immediately, the centre will operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, a reduction from its previous full-day hours. Sundays will see no service at all. Weekday hours remain unchanged from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The adjustment is expected to affect patients seeking non-emergency care on weekends.
Impact on Patients
Residents are advised to plan accordingly and consider alternative options such as family doctors, walk-in clinics, or emergency departments for urgent needs outside the centre's new hours. The Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region emphasized that the change is temporary and subject to review based on community feedback and usage data.
Local officials stress that the Urgent Care Centre remains a vital resource for non-life-threatening conditions, and the reduced hours are intended to improve efficiency and staff well-being. Patients with severe symptoms should always call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
The decision follows a trend of healthcare adjustments across Saskatchewan as the province grapples with staffing shortages and increasing demand. Further updates are expected as the situation evolves.
