New care home, hospital and nursing lab reach key milestones

The October update highlights milestones for health care construction and nursing education in Saskatchewan.

• Weyburn General Hospital: A ribbon-cutting was held October 23. The new hospital plans to begin welcoming patients November 1, 2026, with acute care, emergency, surgical, mental health and diagnostic services.
• Regina Specialized Long-Term Care Home: Construction is 30% complete. The home will provide 240 specialized beds for people with dementia, complex behavioural needs and other conditions requiring specialized care. Construction is expected to finish in fall 2028.
• Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Regina campus: Renovations for a high-fidelity simulation lab are substantially complete. The lab will support registered nurse and licensed practical nurse education with hands-on training.