Edmonton Journal
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Aug 4, 2026
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ER closures expose even deeper cracks in Alberta's rural health-care planning, physicians warn
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ER closures expose even deeper cracks in Alberta's rural health-care planning, physicians warn
Even though Locum physicians are frequently brought in to cover shifts months in advance, replacement doctors are often unavailable, AMA president Dr. Wirzba said
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By Rob Brown
Published Aug 04, 2026
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Many rural hospitals only have two or three physicians covering emergency services. PHOTO BY JACOB WACKERHAUSEN /Getty…
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