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Sue Popesku Archives

We invite you to explore this curated digital archive comprised of arts, culture and heritage material collected by Sue Popesku and other members of northeast BC.

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The Fort St. John Hospital (2015)

These are news article clippings from 2015. Sue Popesku made large scrapbooks in which she saved articles from the Hospital Foundation during the many years she worked there. This catalogue announces the first baby born in 2015 and a Hospital Foundation newsletter published in the Alaska Highway News and The Northerner.

Peace Gallery North Reports (2017-2018)

A collection of reports for Peace Gallery North from the gallery’s manager at the time and from the Chair of the Peace Arts Gallery Society. They include updates such as upcoming events, exhibitions, and classes that took place from 2017-2018.

The Fort St. John Hospital (2013)

These are news article clippings from 2013 related to the Fort St. John hospital and focus on the construction of a helipad.

The Fort St. John Hospital (2010)

This is a newspaper article published in 2010 featuring Robert Doetzel, born at the Fort St. John hospital. Robert also worked at the hospital between 1961-1970.

The Fort St. John Hospital (2008)

This catalogue includes newspaper articles from 2008 and includes Peace River Regional District’s concerns around funding for the new hospital.

Spirit of a Caring Community (2006)

A Spirit of a Caring Community was a book put together for the 75th Anniversary of the Hospital Foundation. It has 75 years of Fort St. John Hospital history, from 1931-2006.

The Fort St. John Hospital (2014)

These are news article clippings from 2014 and include the City of Fort St. John’s physician recruitment, Hospital Auxiliary, and that year’s Be an Angel campaign.

North Peace Cultural Centre Overview (2015/2016)

A sample taken from the 2015/2016 business plan of the North Peace Cultural Centre. The first page discusses the North Peace Cultural Society’s involvement with the Centre and their mission statement.

The Fort St. John Hospital (1997-1999)

These are news article clipping from 1997-1999, relating to the Fort St. John hospital and include events such as “Dinner with a Doctor,” the firing of the Fort St. John hospital’s Chief Executive Officer to accommodate downsizing, Canadian Tire’s and Chatters fundraising support, 1998’s New Year’s baby, and a newsletter from 1999.

The Fort St John Hospital (1985, 1996)

These are news article clipping from 1995-1996. Sue made large books that have news paper articles from the Hospital Foundation for many years. There is information about important events that happened in the history of the Fort St. John Hospital.

The Fort St. John Hospital (1994)

These are news article clippings from 1994 and include that year’s New Year’s baby and Mother’s Day baby, as well as articles related to funding for the Fort St. John hospital, a mobile mammography unit, and more.