In 1908, Dr. R.G. Scott was appointed to the Geneva Mission, and he supervised the growth of the Anna Turnbull Hospital as a center of help and inspiration for the isolated settlers.
          In 1911, the need for a larger hospital was evident. The new hospital was completed in 1912, and was situated north of the old hospital. The hospital had its own large garden as well as poultry and dairy cattle.
          The United Church of Canada took over the responsibility of the Mission following the amalgamation of the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational Churches in 1925.
          During the years of war, epidemics and depression, the settlers helped in every way to make their hospital a success. It was one of the main centers of activity in the area from its inception until it closed its doors in December, 1942.
          In 1992, a memorial cairn was erected near the former site of the Geneva Mission and Anna Turnbull Memorial Hospital at Scott's Point, on Wakaw Lake. To get to the site from Highway #2, enter the town of Wakaw on 3rd Street North, then go 3 kilometers due east.
GENEVA MISSION
          The History Of  The Town of Wakaw began in 1903, with the establishment of the Geneva Mission by the Presbyterian Church of Canada. The site was chosen by Rev. George Arthur and Mr. Michael Sherbinin, as it was a beautiful spot, and in close proximity to French, German, Hungarian and Ukrainian settlements. It was named Geneva Mission as the view reminded Mr. Sherbinin of Lake Geneva in Switzerland.
          Rev. G. Arthur was the first missionary. He and his father-in-law, Mr. McPherson, built the Mission House, which still stands today.
          It wasn't long before the home became a school and a post office with weekly deliveries to Duck Lake. It also served as a hospital with Mrs. Arthur, a nurse, in charge.
    Soon it became obvious that a hospital was needed, and in 1906, the first Anna Turnbull Memorial Hospital was built. The stone foundation can still be seen west of the
Mission House.
ANNA TURNBULL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
          In 1908, Dr. R.G. Scott was appointed to the Geneva Mission, and he supervised the growth of the Anna Turnbull Hospital as a center of help and inspiration for the isolated settlers.
          In 1911, the need for a larger hospital was evident. The new hospital was completed in 1912, and was situated north of the old hospital. The hospital had its own large garden as well as poultry and dairy cattle.
          The United Church of Canada took over the responsibility of the Mission following the amalgamation of the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational Churches in 1925.
          During the years of war, epidemics and depression, the settlers helped in every way to make their hospital a success. It was one of the main centers of activity in the area from its inception until it closed its doors in December, 1942.
          In 1992, a memorial cairn was erected near the former site of the Geneva Mission and Anna Turnbull Memorial Hospital at Scott's Point, on Wakaw Lake. To get to the site from Highway #2, enter the town of Wakaw on 3rd Street North, then go 3 kilometers due east.
To get to the site from Highway #2, enter the town of Wakaw on 3rd Street North, then go 3 kilometers due east.
Anna Turnbull Memorial Hospital