Red Cross Hospital
In 1947, one of Yellowknife's largest construction efforts was underway on the shores of Frame Lake. By then, the population of Yellowknife was big enough to be eligible for Red Cross Oupost funding, and monies were granted for a new hospital. On January 6 1948, the Red Cross Hospital opened its doors to the people of the region. When the Red Cross left in 1960, the hospital was renamed to Stanton Regional Hospital. On May 22, 1966 the Stanton Hospital burned to the ground.
History
It has changed location, size and shape many times since 1937, but one thing has always stayed the same – the staff at Stanton Hospital are the best!
We think Dr. Oliver Stanton and his wife Ruth would be proud of their legacy. Stanton Hospital has come a long way since the 30s and we’re about to raise the bar once again with the Stanton Renewal Project.
The official timeline of Stanton’s history is below, along with a few definitely “unofficial” stories that we think you might enjoy. (If you’d like to share one of your own, please send us a note from the bottom of this page.)
