Richard Froese
South Peace News
Big Lakes County has accepted a significant donation to support healthcare initiatives.
At its regular meeting Feb. 26, council passed a motion to receive a $100,000 donation from the Buchanan Family Foundation. Money will be allocated to a specific reserve fund and used for regional healthcare initiatives.
“In January 2025, Big Lakes County received a generous donation from the Buchanan Family Foundation in the amount of $100,000 for regional healthcare initiatives,” CAO David Reynolds says.
“While these funds have not been allocated to a specific project, they will be kept in a separate reserve, which will be spent only on future regional healthcare initiatives.”
In 2023, the Buchanan Foundation advised the Town of High Prairie that it would donate up to $400,000 to install a splash park in High Prairie.
The foundation also pledged to donate $50,000 to cover operating costs, $10,000 annually for the first five years.