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1894

The first hospital built in what would become the Yukon Territory was built in 1894 at Fort Constantine by the North-West Mounted Police.

1897

The first civilian hospital was built at Dawson in 1897 by Father Judge.

1898

The North-West Mounted Police jail and hospital at Fort Herchmer, Dawson, built in 1898. Photo by Parks Canada, 1989.

1901

January 9, 1901: The White Horse Star mentions a hospital for the first time, in their report on a White Horse Board of Trade meeting: "Communication from Mrs. Ross in connection with her account for supplies to the temporary hospital, amounting to $29.45, was read, and on motion the secretary was instructed to forward same to Dawson with recommendation for its payment."

February 13, 1901:

    Excellent music, a good floor and congenial associates - what more could one desire to pass a pleasant and enjoyable evening? And all these requirements were fulfilled at the calico ball given Monday night last in the Jackson-McDonnell building by the ladies auxiliary of the White Horse General Hospital for the purpose of raising funds for that deserving and benevolent institution. Although the weather was cold and biting outside the interior of the hall had been hung with blankets around the walls and over the entrance, and was as warm and comfortable as could have been desired. Three large stoves served to give necessary heat, and everything passed off without a hitch. Prof. Rhodes and Messrs. Muller and Kronmeier furnished the music - and better could not have been had.
    A majority of those present were costumed, and in addition a number of the ladies had their hair powdered. Dancing commenced at 8:30 and continued uninterruptedly until 12 o'clock, when coffee, cake and sandwiches were served. After lunch several cakes were raffled off, most of which brought fancy prices and were afterward put up as prizes to those taking part in the cake walk which was then called and participated in by 10 or 12 couples. Four prizes were awarded as follows: 1st Mrs. Frye and Mr. Engelhardt; 2nd, Miss Y. Tache and Mr. Maclaughlin; 3rd, Miss Tache and Mr. C. E. Strickland: 4th; Mrs. R. J. Burde and Inspector Horrigan. These were all the prizes that the committee had intended to give, but on Mr. N. D. Macaulay's representations on behalf of himself and partner, Miss Kate Ryan, they were awarded a 5th as a sort of a consolation prize, in the way of a ham sandwich for each.
    Mr. Taylor, of the Mode] roadhouse, then gave a comic recitation, the subject of his remarks being the first four lines of the nursery rhyme "Old Mother Hubbard." He acquitted himself in a highly creditable manner and received a round of hearty applause on its conclusion.
    Dancing was then resumed and continued until a late hour in the morning. During the after part of the evening one of White Horses' leading society young ladies induced a "noble red man of the forest," who had been an interested spectator the whole of the evening, to be her partner in a square dance, and he went through the performance with all the dignity of a modern Chesterfield.
    The receipts of the evening amounted to about $120, $100 of which was for the sale of tickets and the balance a result of the auctioneer’s eloquence and success in disposing of several cakes, which had been reserved for that purpose.

1902

Whitehorse hospital, 1902. Yukon Archives 82/274 #892.

1910

July 15, 1910: At the recent session of the Yukon council an appropriation of $1000 was made for the purpose of building an addition to the General hospital of this place, the annex to be 18 by 24 and to used as an office and labratory.

1915

April 16, 1915: The Yukon Council has granted $15,000 for a new hospital at Whitehorse, plus $4,000 for hospital maintenance.

June 11, 1915: Work is now under way on a new hospital at Whitehorse.

December 10, 1915: The new hospital at Whitehorse is almost completed.

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St. Mary's Hospital, Dawson. Yukon Archives 2007/10R #235.

1947

The history of the Whitehorse Hospital to 1947, compiled and published for The Kiwanis Club of Whitehorse by Horace E. Moore of The Whitehorse Star.

1950

January 10, 1950: With the temperature at -40°C, St. Mary's Hospital at Dawson was destroyed by fire. One of the nurses, Sister Mary Gideon, died in the fire.

1956

The architects for the new hospital at Whitehorse are Rule, Wynn & Rule, of Edmonton. The company's project manager is Floyd Campbell, and he moved to Riverdale with his family for the duration.

May 24, 1956: Construction of the new hospital at Whitehorse has begun, with Dawson & Hall the general contractor.

August 9, 1956: Work is progressing rapidly on new hospital at Whitehorse - the various buildings are described.

1957

The new hospital under construction at Whitehorse on May 29, 1957. Yukon Archives 81/54 #9045.

2009

Hospital staff residence under construction at Whitehorse on November 19, 2009. Photo by Murray Lundberg.