Richard Froese
South Peace News
A High Prairie service organization has shown its community spirit with a generous donation to support the local hospital.
High Prairie Royal Purple Elks donated $5,000 to the High Prairie Healthcare Auxiliary for beautification at J.B. Wood Continuing Care Centre at the High Prairie Health Complex.
Vice-president Tammy Melnyk says the auxiliary seeks to acquire equipment for the new health complex that opened in 2017 and for other projects.
“We’re on a fundraising drive to purchase much-needed equipment for the entire health complex,” Melnyk says.
“We are trying to approach all businesses and organizations in the High Prairie area to raise funds.”
The auxiliary welcomes all levels of funding donations and the recent donation by the Royal Purple Elks, she notes.
“We are eternally grateful for any donation,” Melnyk says.
The healthcare auxiliary was able to buy more than one quarter of a million dollars in equipment last year, thanks to generous support.
“We are pleased to report that in 2023, the High Prairie Healthcare Auxiliary, with the help of donors, purchased more than $270,000 worth of much-needed equipment for our hospital,” Melynk says in a fundraising letter distributed to business owners.
“Together, we can make a meaningful difference and create a better future for High Prairie and the surrounding communities we serve,” Melynk says.
“The High Prairie Healthcare Auxiliary provides a community-centred approach in assisting Alberta Health Services and staff at the High Prairie Health Complex to create and maintain a quality facility while we endeavour to upgrade and enhance services and equipment.”