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SASKATOON, SASK. – The Government of Saskatchewan and Ahtahkakoop Cree Developments (ACD) have signed a final development agreement for a new urgent care centre (UCC) in Saskatoon, Sask.

The UCC will be built on the former Pleasant Hill School site at 215 Avenue S South, near St. Paul’s Hospital to help to mitigate some of the capacity pressures in the emergency department, a release said.

“We are very pleased to have reached an agreement with Ahtahkakoop Cree Developments and can proceed with construction of the new Saskatoon Urgent Care Centre. I appreciate their ongoing co-operation and willingness to work toward the common goal of improving access to health care for all Saskatchewan people,” Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said in a statement.

The design is an adaptation of the existing Regina Urgent Care Centre and foundation work is anticipated to begin this fall, with substantial completion of construction targeted for spring 2026.

Once complete, the UCC will be operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority under a long-term lease with ACD. The UCC will be built by Graham ��������ion, the release said.

ACD will retain the former Pleasant Hill School building and will incorporate the well-known community landmark into their future development plans, the release said.