Alberta will become the first province in Canada to allow qualified optometrists to perform certain minor surgical and laser procedures in their offices, the provincial government announced Monday.
Alberta has permanently opened more than 221 hospital spaces across the province and is preparing 194 additional temporary spaces that can be activated if seasonal demand exceeds existing capacity.
Saskatchewan marked the grand opening of the new Weyburn General Hospital on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility will begin accepting patients on Nov. 1, 2026.
Saskatchewan marked the grand opening of the new Weyburn General Hospital on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility will begin accepting patients on Nov. 1, 2026.
Alberta will become the first province in Canada to allow qualified optometrists to perform certain minor surgical and laser procedures in their offices, the provincial government announced Monday.
Alberta has permanently opened more than 221 hospital spaces across the province and is preparing 194 additional temporary spaces that can be activated if seasonal demand exceeds existing capacity.
Alberta Municipalities is encouraging municipal leaders across the province to apply for seats on Alberta's 14 Regional Health Advisory Councils before a Nov. 23 deadline.
