Sylvan Lake & Area Urgent Care

07/28/2026

👏 Please join us in thanking Castle Wolf Creek Building Supplies! 👏

We are excited to recognize Castle Wolf Creek Building Supplies as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 RCMP Regimental Ball on October 17.

Their support goes far beyond sponsoring an event—it helps strengthen our community by contributing to fundraising efforts for the proposed Urgent Care Facility in Sylvan Lake. We’re incredibly grateful to partner with businesses that believe in giving back and investing in the future of our region.

Thank you, Castle Wolf Creek Building Supplies, for your generosity and community spirit. We look forward to celebrating this memorable evening with you!

07/25/2026

We are putting in an application to Alberta Health to become a Health Foundation. We are recruiting board members who have an interest in healthcare services for Sylvan Lake and Area and who can take us forward as we work towards a potential NEW Urgent Care Centre.

07/22/2026

Thank you to Sponsors, Donors, Golfers and Volunteers!

07/02/2026

A great event to celebrate the Sylvan Lake RCMP and to support the Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care Committee. All proceeds will go to support the proposed new Urgent Care Centre.

06/30/2026

An upgrade to an Urgent Care Centre would be the best way to continue to deliver health care services to Sylvan Lake and Area.

What is the difference between our Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care (SLAAC) and an Urgent Care Centre (UCC)? A lot!

When we initially advocated for a healthcare facility in Sylvan Lake, we sought an Urgent Care Centre, but the province opted for an Advanced Ambulatory Care model. Since opening in 2018, SLAAC has been a fantastic asset for our community, handling over 18,386 visits in 2023 alone! The demand for our services is clear and growing, with some days seeing over 80 patients.

Currently, SLAAC operates from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., providing essential services supported by on-site lab and diagnostic imaging. However, we are beginning to see the limitations of these hours and services offered, which is why it’s time to advocate for a transition to a true Urgent Care Centre. This upgrade would mean expanded hours and staffing to meet the needs of our residents and neighbours.

Why Upgrade to UCC?
-Direct Ambulance Access: Unlike SLAAC, ambulances can go directly to a UCC for various types of care without prior clearance. Once an ambulance leaves our community, it can be hours before it’s back ready to serve Lakers for the next call.
-Expanded hours: A UCC would have hours extending past the current hours, because healthcare challenges don’t always happen before 10pm.
- Relieve Pressure on Red Deer’s Emergency Department: A UCC can handle urgent, non-life-threatening conditions, helping our neighboring facilities.
- Growing Demand: As we continue to experience an upward trend in patient visits, it’s clear our region relies heavily on this service.

While healthcare falls outside municipal jurisdiction, your voice matters! Here’s how you can help:
- Educate Yourself: Understand the differences between SLAAC and a UCC (and call it by the correct name when referring to our current service).
- Talk about it: If you’re speaking with provincial representatives, don’t hesitate to mention the pressing need for a true Urgent Care Centre in Sylvan Lake.

06/19/2026

“ Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much” Hellen Keller
THANK YOU doesn’t begin to express how grateful we are to EVERYONE who helped with the Smile Cookie campaign this year!!! This was our most successful year to date! 100% of the proceeds goes towards Sylvan Lake Urgent care and working towards upgrading it to 24/7 Advanced Ambulatory Care Center. WAY TO GO LAKERS!!!!!!

06/19/2026

Had a fabulous time at the Gulls Baseball game celebrating a win with our local healthcare professionals!

05/30/2026

The new Wheelchair has arrived at AACS courtesy of Dominos Pizza Sylvan Lake. Dominos Pizza held “Raising the Dough” promotion for the wheelchair. The Urgent Care Committee is pleased to work with local business and the AACS to insure the necessary medical equipment is available.

05/25/2026

Looks like the numbers speak for themselves! For the second year in a row, 2025 and 2026, we are the top Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Selling location in Central Alberta!

Thank you to Sylvan Lake Tim Hortons, their owners and staff, our volunteers and all the guests who donated and bought and ate Smile Cookies!

All monies raised will be held in trust for a NEW Urgent Care Centre for Sylvan Lake and Area.

05/25/2026

Thank you to all Sylvan Lake Healthcare workers for the excellent, tireless service you provide to our community!