The town of Fort Smith is the southernmost community in the Northwest Territories, lying on the NWT-Alberta border. It serves as headquarters to Wood Buffalo National Park - a World Heritage Site, and home to one of the largest free-roaming herd of Wood Bison in the world, as well as the only wild nesting grounds of the endangered Whooping Crane. Fort Smith and Wood Buffalo are also home to the Dark Sky Festival held late August of every year when the dark nights return allowing for unparalled aurora and star scape views.
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority-Fort Smith Region operates a modern health centre with acute care beds, offices and clinic examination rooms, and also supports a midwifery program. Acute cases are stabilized at the health centre and medivaced to Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife or directly to Edmonton depending on the emergency.
Come see the unexpected and unforgettable in Fort Smith for your next practice opportunity!