Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The Government of Manitoba is moving forward with construction of the emergency department at E.M. Crowe Memorial Hospital in Eriksdale in the new year following the recent awarding of the construction-management tender.
This project will renovate and modernize the emergency department and acute care areas in the hospital, improve patient flow, strengthen service delivery and better meet the health-care needs of the Interlake region.
“People in the Interlake region have been calling for a renewed emergency department that better supports patients, families and front-line staff, and we are proud to be moving that work forward,” said Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara. “These renovations will improve safety, comfort and flow for patients while giving staff a modern environment to deliver the care they want to provide.”
Early preparation on the $8.6-million project, including site setup, minor demolition and safety measures is expected to begin in February, with full construction scheduled to begin later that month, the minister noted.
The redevelopment project will enhance operational workflows, increase emergency treatment capacity within the existing footprint, and improve patient privacy and safety while incorporating feedback from local residents, health-care workers, First Nations health teams and community organizations. More than 140 community members participated in surveys or attended the March 2025 open house to help shape the design, the minister noted.
“The Eriksdale emergency department redevelopment project offers tangible improvements to patient care, safety, patient flow and the overall patient experience, benefiting the communities this facility serves,” said Candace Blahey, director health services acute care, Interlake–Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERHA). “IERHA is grateful for the advocacy efforts from both the community and Eriksdale hospital staff, as well as their planning input and ongoing support for this significant project.”
The minister said the designs builds on months of community feedback that will see updated triage and waiting areas designed for privacy and comfort, improved accessibility throughout the department, and enhanced safety features that provide better lines of sight and support timely care. Renovations will modernize inpatient rooms, enhance staff work areas, and create dedicated areas for families and crisis intervention with technology-support enhancements. Together, these upgrades will support long-term service stabilization and create a more functional, future-ready environment for emergency care in the region, the minister added.
Featured image: (Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority)
