Prairie Mountain Health recently announced that until further notice there will be closures to the emergency department at the Roblin Health Centre.

The E.R. will no longer be open Monday to Friday and will only be open from 8:30am on Saturdays until 8:30am on Mondays.

Residents in the area are encouraged to call the Roblin Health Centre at 204-937-2142 to find the nearest open emergency room if they need assistance.

While the closure is in effect if residents need emergency services residents can still call 9-1-1 and local area EMS will transport them to the nearest emergency department that is open.

According to the PMH website, the emergency departments are currently open in Grandview and Russel to serve the area should anyone need assistance.