Construction begins on new MRI suite at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital

Construction begins today on the new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail, marking a major milestone in strengthening medical imaging and diagnostic services for people across the Kootenay Boundary region.

“By expanding MRI services at KBRH, we are reducing barriers to diagnostic imaging and helping patients and families receive the care they need—close to home,” said Sylvia Weir, president and CEO, Interior Health. “A modern MRI suite inside the hospital will help our teams provide faster, more connected care for patients and families for many years to come.”

The new MRI suite will replace the current mobile MRI and be located in an integrated space within the hospital, supporting KBRH’s role as a Regional Oncology Centre, Level 3 Trauma Referral Centre, and Regional Stroke Centre. Once complete in early 2028, people in Trail will have access to a permanent, more accessible MRI suite inside the hospital, including a new 1.5T MRI scanner.

Following a competitive bidding process, Interior Health selected Ledcor Construction Ltd. for the KBRH MRI suite expansion project. Mobilization and construction are set to begin on Feb. 2, 2026. The project is expected to be complete and ready to receive patients in mid 2028.

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