Those needing emergency services in Melville at St. Peter’s Hospital will be unable to do so for 24 hours as of Tuesday morning at 8.

The Saskatchewan Health Association says inpatient and lab services will not be affected and that nearby ER service is available in Yorkton, Esterhazy, Moosomin and Fort Qu’Appelle.

It is not known at this time why this move is being made. Services are to resume Wednesday morning at 8