{"id":13268,"date":"2024-12-11T07:06:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T14:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/?p=13268"},"modified":"2024-12-11T07:06:41","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T14:06:41","slug":"the-story-of-an-edmonton-doctor-who-became-a-millionaire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/en\/eternal-the-story-of-an-edmonton-doctor-who-became-a-millionaire","title":{"rendered":"The Story of an Edmonton Doctor Who Became a Millionaire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Charles Allard, a talented surgeon, successful entrepreneur, and founder of the Edmonton Oilers, is remembered in Edmonton for his life-saving work and his rise to become a prominent millionaire. Here&#8217;s how he achieved it. More on <a href=\"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/\">iedmonton.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32d0725793a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32d0725793a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/en\/eternal-the-story-of-an-edmonton-doctor-who-became-a-millionaire\/#Early_Career\" >Early Career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/en\/eternal-the-story-of-an-edmonton-doctor-who-became-a-millionaire\/#Heroic_Deeds\" >Heroic Deeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/en\/eternal-the-story-of-an-edmonton-doctor-who-became-a-millionaire\/#Business_Ventures\" >Business Ventures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/en\/eternal-the-story-of-an-edmonton-doctor-who-became-a-millionaire\/#Final_Years\" >Final Years<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Career\"><\/span>Early Career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Born in 1919, Charles Allard grew up in Edmonton. He graduated from St. Joseph High School and earned his medical degree from the University of Alberta. A gifted student, he declined a prestigious scholarship, preferring to complete his studies on equal footing with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After postgraduate studies abroad, Allard spent years heading a department at a local hospital. By 1948, he returned to Edmonton and began working at Edmonton General Hospital (EGH) with qualifications from FRCSC and FACS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon starting his work, he was surprised to find that the hospital lacked any medical offices. Determined to address this, he and his family built the nine-story Northgate building, establishing a new standard for medical facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passionate about medicine, Allard dedicated his life to advancing procedures such as gastric bypass surgery and performing numerous heart operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his free time, he loved to sketch by his patients\u2019 bedsides, sing, and recite poetry. At the age of 36, he became the head of surgery at EGH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iedmonton.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/12\/17092700\/1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.iedmonton.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/12\/17092700\/1-2.jpg 663w, https:\/\/cdn.iedmonton.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/12\/17092700\/1-2-300x242.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heroic_Deeds\"><\/span>Heroic Deeds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The residents of Edmonton remember Allard for his heroic response to a tragic collision between a school bus and a train in Fort Saskatchewan, which killed 17 children and injured 27. Upon hearing the news, Allard immediately rushed to the scene to assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Later, he participated in Edmonton&#8217;s first surgery on conjoined twins at Royal Alexandra Hospital under the leadership of Dr. Eardley Allin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also took part in numerous charitable initiatives and major capital projects, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to his community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Ventures\"><\/span>Business Ventures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1965, Charles Allard founded Edmonton&#8217;s CHQT radio station. He went on to establish the city&#8217;s first independent television station, CITV-TV, hiring renowned actors like John Candy. His television assets were later sold for $127 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allard co-founded Paris Investments, later renamed Allarco Developments, which became one of Canada\u2019s largest real estate companies. He also served as chairman and director of Alberta Gas and Chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By 1968, Allard had transformed his hospital into a facility with 13 departments and assets worth $800 million. His partnership with Crosstown Motors made it the largest Chrysler dealership in Canada. His investments spanned life insurance, methanol plants, and terminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1971, Allard founded the Edmonton Oilers, then part of the World Hockey Association. The team featured legendary players, including Wayne Gretzky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite his business successes, Allard continued to prioritize medical research and helping others. Over the years, he received numerous prestigious awards, including &#8220;Broadcaster of the Year.&#8221; He was celebrated as &#8220;Edmontonian of the Century&#8221; and &#8220;Doctor of the Century.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Years\"><\/span>Final Years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Years of intense physical work took a toll on Allard&#8217;s health, leading to heart and vascular problems. In 1991, he passed away, leaving behind six children and a lasting legacy in Edmonton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After his death, Charles Allard was inducted into the Canadian Broadcasting Hall of Fame and the Business Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Charles Allard, a talented surgeon, successful entrepreneur, and founder of the Edmonton Oilers, is remembered in Edmonton for his life-saving work and his rise to become a prominent millionaire. Here&#8217;s how he achieved it. More on iedmonton.net. Early Career Born in 1919, Charles Allard grew up in Edmonton. 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