Indigenous Clinic Opens $3.4 Million Imaging Expansion in Saskatoon

An Indigenous-owned medical imaging clinic in Saskatoon unveiled a $3.4 million expansion on October 13, 2026, adding capacity through a new MRI 1.5 scanner at its Market Mall location. The project aims to improve patient access across Saskatchewan, according to panow.com.

The Market Mall clinic is the first 100 per cent First Nations-owned diagnostic imaging clinic in Canada and is owned by Peter Chapman Band, Chakastaypasin First Nation and James Smith Cree Nation, according to panow.com.

The expansion received $936,000 in funding from the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Indigenous Services Canada, while the clinic has provided MRI and CT scans to tens of thousands of patients since opening in 2020, Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said, according to panow.com.

Clinic official Humphreys said the project supports future growth and allows the facility to adjust services as healthcare demands change.

"It also provides us with greater flexibility as we continue to expand our services and respond to the changing needs of the health of our health-care system," said Humphreys.

James Smith Cree Nation Chief Kirby Constant said the expansion reflects cooperation among First Nations and the clinic's role in serving residents beyond Indigenous communities.

"We're showing other nations what we can do when we work together, and it's not only providing a service to our First Nation people, but also to the residents of Saskatchewan," said James Smith Cree Nation Chief Kirby Constant.

Cockrill said the additional MRI equipment will increase capacity and improve access for patients in Saskatoon and throughout the province.

"The addition of a new MRI 1.5 scanner means increased capacity and improved access for patients, not only here in Saskatoon but right across Saskatchewan," said Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill.

The health minister also described the expected effect of expanded capacity on patient care timelines.

"More capacity means shorter waits for patients, faster clinical decisions, and ultimately helping patients get the care that they need sooner," said Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill.