Royal Alexandra Hospital

• Summer baby boom at Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton

  The Royal Alex has been busy with more than 1,700 babies born between May and July 2026 at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women — including dozens of twins and even some triplets.

  Health

  Aug 21
  
• Family of man who died in Royal Alexandra Hospital ER waiting room demanding answers

  The dad and stepmom of Travis Smith are demanding answers, after the 33-year-old died in early May while waiting for care in the E.R. waiting room of the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

  Health

  May 27
  
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• Another man died waiting in an Edmonton hospital ER: Alberta Medical Association

  The Alberta Medical Association says another patient has died while waiting for treatment at a major hospital in Edmonton, renewing concerns about health-care pressures.

  Health

  May 16
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• New ‘one bag, one visitor’ policy at Royal Alexandra Hospital E.R. after stabbing

  Those who work in the Royal Alex ER, which staff say is the busiest in Edmonton, are optimistic about the security changes — as long as they are implemented with common sense.

  Health

  Apr 28
• Alberta nurses union wants weapons screening, more officers at hospitals due to violence

  The United Nurses of Alberta is also calling on the Alberta government to acknowledge violence in emergency departments is linked to overcrowding and lack of capacity.

  Health

  Apr 9
• Patient stabbed in Royal Alex ER waiting room as dozens witness attack

  A man is in life-threatening condition after a stabbing inside an Edmonton emergency room, as politicians and officials raise concerns about hospital safety.

  Canada

  Apr 4
• Alberta shuts down supervised drug consumption site at Royal Alexandra Hospital

  The Royal Alex closure leaves two remaining Edmonton supervised consumption sites, where people can access clean supplies for drug use and supervision in case of an overdose.

  Health

  Dec 16, 2025
• Family of Indigenous man who had braids cut off in Alberta hospital calls for change

  Crowe said her uncle was a day school survivor and that because it wasn't culturally safe to have long hair while in school, he decided to grow his hair out when he became older.

  Health

  Dec 10, 2024
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• Woman frustrated by hip replacement delay at Edmonton hospital

  In a statement issued to Global News on Thursday, Alberta Health Services offered details on what the status is of the hospital's ability to perform such procedures currently is.

  Health

  Oct 17, 2024
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• Man dies at Royal Alexandra Hospital after showing up with gunshot wounds

  Police said the 29-year-old man was dropped off at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in central Edmonton around 3:30 a.m. with injuries consistent with a shooting.

  Crime

  Jul 18, 2024