The Elkford Health Centre will be closed on Tuesday amid a planned power outage that will impact most of the community.
BC Hydro officials said the outage will start at 10 a.m. and power should be back on by 6 p.m., with 1,635 customers affected.
Interior Health said those with appointments that day have been contacted.
“Patients with booked medical appointments at the Elkford Health Center on Aug. 29 have the option for a phone consult or attending an in-person appointment with their Elkford provider at the Sparwood Health Centre on that day,” said Interior Health officials.
Lab services will also be suspended for the day.
Urgent or emergency care needs can be taken care of by going to the Sparwood Health Centre at 570 Pine Avenue or by calling 9-1-1.
Services will return to normal at 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
