Almonte hospital shutting down ER overnight on Saturday
The Almonte General Hospital says its emergency department will temporarily close on Saturday afternoon and reopen on Sunday morning due to a shortage of nursing staff.
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The Almonte General Hospital says its emergency department will temporarily close on Saturday afternoon and reopen on Sunday morning due to a shortage of nursing staff.