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Victoria Hospital History

Dec 23, 2011 | 12:00 PM

Victoria Hospital 1899 – 2011

“The work to begin a the hospital really started in the late 1800’s, even before Prince Albert was a city and this area was still known as the North West Territories. A group of ladies decided it was time that Prince Albert had a Hospital.

These ladies named the Ladies Hospital Aid raised $1,244.72 from 1890 to 1899. In the summer of 1899, the ladies went to the town council of the day and requested permission to open a hospital. Not only did town council grant them the right to open a hospital, but also gave them $500 to help with the costs.”

The history of charitable donations from the community and support from the City of Prince Albert goes back more than 100 years.
 

A Legacy Christmas (based on a true story)
T’was the night before Christmas
When all through Prince Albert
Nothing was stirring but six girls alert
Up to the door, of the Mayor, they did knock
From our Penny Readings, a donation we’ve brought.

A hospital to build, for the sick and the weak
It’s long overdue, for our people who seek.
The Mayor was shocked at the gift he received
He knew the town’s people would be very pleased.

So he gathered a group of great men, far and wide
The blue bloods, the rich men, and even their brides.
They went door to door, will you give, they did seek
To such a great cause for the ill and the meek.
 

The people obliged in good spirit and glee
To help out their neighbours and their family.
The building now stands with many additions
And fundraisers worked now for four generations.

Thankful we are to those women of vision
To their dream of a hospital, many have given.
We all have a chance to give generously
At Christmas, to small ones and big charities.

So get out your cash or your credit card
And give to good causes it’s not very hard.
If not for today, your Will you do make.
Call up your lawyer and book a set date.

Bequests are so simple, for your charity
The tax break will benefit your family.
Happy and joyous, long may you live
and Thank You to all who generously give.