Hospital St. Jean de Dieu Tops Canada With 4800 Beds
Canada’s largest hospital is the 4800 bed Hospital St. Jean de Dieu at Gamelin Quebec, a major healthcare complex serving the province. The facility emphasizes scale and regional care capacity.
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
8
Canada’s largest hospital is the 4800 bed Hospital St. Jean de Dieu at Gamelin Quebec, a major healthcare complex serving the province. The facility emphasizes scale and regional care capacity.
An appreciative reader reflects on the hometown newspaper as a trusted neighbor. The editor acts as a friend to all, publishing church notices, local jokes, and obituaries, while covering births, bereavements, and community life that connect readers far and near.
Capacity audience witnessed the final concert of the Western Marquette Musical Festival with Foxwarren Russell and St George's Choir of Birtle receiving shields. Judges announced winners across grades and events, including choral reading and solo performances, with awards presented by Roy Bray and Mr. Green.
The Red Cross establishes swimming and water safety committees in all provincial divisions and appoints full time directors. In Canada only one in ten can swim, prompting broad education efforts to reduce drownings. Manitoba reports 47 instructors schools teaching 788, with 21,981 students since 1946 and 10,872 passing tests. Water Safety Week began in 1950 and becomes a national annual event.
The outdoor note urges hikers to enjoy spring air before insects emerge. Pack two meals for the outdoors with whole grain bread and protein such as meat cheese or eggs. Include a vacuum flask with hot or cold drinks for the trip.
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