Our Hospital, Our StoriesAnnouncing Our 125-Year History Book, "The Alex"
Posted on: Jun 04, 2025Authored by local historian Carolina Jakeway Roemmich, this limited-edition history book was produced by the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation in celebration and commemoration of our hospital’s 125-year anniversary in 2025.
We are so pleased to announce that our new history book, "The Alex: The 125-Year History of the Royal Alexandra Hospital," is now available for purchase!
Authored by local historian Carolina Jakeway Roemmich, this limited-edition history book was produced by the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation in celebration and commemoration of our hospital’s 125-year anniversary in 2025, and dedicated to all the nurses, physicians, staff and donors of the Royal Alexandra Hospital—past and present.
There are several ways to purchase your copy...
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1. ONLINE THROUGH OUR PUBLISHER |
Our publisher, the Burke Group, offers a number of options for those wishing to have their book delivered to them (or delivered to a friend!). To purchase through Burke, please click the link below.
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| 2. AT THE ROYAL ALEX GIFT SHOPS |
The book is available for purchase at the two gift shops located within the Royal Alexandra Hospital! One gift shop is located inside the main entrance of the Royal Alex from Kingsway Avenue, and the other is inside the NW entrance of the Robbins Pavilion off of 111th Avenue. To inquire about quantity, please call the main entrance gift shop at 780-735-4221 and the Robbins Pavilion gift shop at 780-735-3923. View gift shop hours of operation |
| 3. DIRECTLY FROM THE FOUNDATION |
A limited number of books are kept on hand at the Foundation's offices within the Community Services Centre building at the Royal Alex Hospital. |
Priced at $125, this 400+ page compilation of stories and perspectives would make an amazing gift for anyone whose path has brought them to the Alex—whether as a physician, caregiver or employee, patient, visitor, or had a family member born at our hospital. This is your opportunity to own or share a piece of history from the heart of our community!
We are pleased to support that all proceeds from book sales support the efforts of the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation.
We sincerely hope you will join us in honouring the past, present, and future of this very special place!
