Île-à-la-Crosse Flooding Limits Hospital Access Outside Village

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting residents in northern Saskatchewan about impacted routes to access care. The Ministry of Highways reported on May 8, 2026, that a major section of Highway 908, the primary access in and out of Île-à-la-Crosse, is closed due to flooding. There is currently no road access to Île-à-la-Crosse, including the hospital, for residents outside the community.

The Île-à-la-Crosse Hospital remains open and accessible to local residents.

Hospitals in La Loche and Meadow Lake remain accessible. Patients requiring care will be directed to these communities as needed.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) remain available within Île-à-la-Crosse, and the airstrip remains operational to support emergency evacuations if required.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or proceed to the nearest accessible emergency department.

For non-emergency medical care, you can access professional health and mental health advice available 24/7 by calling HealthLine 811.

The SHA encourages all residents to monitor the Government of Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline for the most up-to-date road conditions, including access routes to Île-à-la-Crosse.