Our Hospital, Our StoriesCBC Radio Active - Looking back at 125 years of the Royal Alex
Posted on: Jun 26, 2025Author and historian Carolina Jakeway Roemmich sat down with CBC Radio Active to discuss our new limited-edition history book, "The Alex: The 125-Year History of the Royal Alexandra Hospital."
Earlier this year, the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation published a limited-edition history book in commemoration of the hospital's 125th anniversary in 2025.
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On Tuesday, June 24th, author and historian Carolina Jakeway Roemmich sat down with CBC Radio Active's Jessica Ng to talk about what went into writing "The Alex: The 125-Year History of the Royal Alexandra Hospital."
They discussed some of the recurring themes and motifs in the Royal Alex's history such as the growth and influence of the nursing profession, the significance of the Royal Alex's location in the downtown Edmonton, the importance of the community supporting the hospital, and more.
We encourage you to take a listen! You’ll come away with a new appreciation for the hospital so many of us know and love:
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For more ways to purchase the book or honour our hospital's history, visit RoyalAlex.org/125years.
Thank you CBC Radio Active for helping share the word about our new history book and the many stories that make the Royal Alex the amazing hospital it is today!
125 years. One hospital. Thousands of stories.
