Robert has been deeply immersed in the economic, academic and cultural life of Edmonton, Alberta and Western Canada. Throughout his career, he has had a major role in building the business community in Alberta and in northern Canada. He has served the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, the Chamber of…

Robert has been honoured for his many business accomplishments and community commitments, including: City of Edmonton Ambassador Award (2000), Canadian Diabetes Association Achievement Award (2003), Alberta Centennial Medal (2005), Dr. Charles Allard Chair in Business, Grant MacEwan University (2006), University of Alberta Alumni Association Award (2007), University of Alberta…

Robert’s approach to leadership, founded on the principle of empowering and inspiring others to succeed and give back to their communities, has been a major part of the success of City Lumber. It’s a philosophy that has earned Robert respect and renown among his peers in Western Canada.

The Rosen…

A unique western Canadian success.

The City Lumber & Millwork story began in 1937 in Northern Manitoba during the Great Depression. Zita and John Rosen, immigrants who came to Canada to escape the tide of anti-Semitism pervading much of Eastern Europe at that time, worked hard to forge a future in their isolated northern…