Medicine in Southern Alberta holds a unique place in the medical history of this province. The practice of medicine began here, and medical imprints are visible in southern Alberta from 1859 onwards. Four of the five surgeons covered in this book were brought to Alberta by the North West Mounted Police. Discover more about doctors Kennedy, Mewburn, deVeber, Malcolmson and Nevitt and their remarkable stories of perseverance and ingenuity.