The 2015 Festival of Trees, presented annually by the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, will be held this month at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. Wednesday, the foundation accepted a $10,000 cheque from the event's diamond sponsor.
BUH Foundation Executive Director Claudette McGuire said the foundation was happy to once again have the Gold Eagle Casino step forward with their sponsorship. Funds raised this year will go toward the replacement of an automated pill packager for the BUH pharmacy.
Gold Eagle Casino General Manager Kelly Atcheynum said the casino has been a proud sponsor of the Festival of Trees since 2009.
"The health system in the Battlefords really benefits everybody," said Atcheynum, "and that's one of our main priorities at the casino, is to give back."
BUHF chair Roger Anderson, who is also senior manager at the casino, thanked Atcheynum for approving the $10,000 sponsorship, which will help with the purchase of the automated packaging machine.
McGuire said the Gold Eagle Casino has been a great community supporter.
"It means a lot to us to have them stay on board as our diamond sponsor," she said, adding, "It's an honour to work with these gentlemen."
This year's Festival of Trees, the 20th annual, will be held at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. Friday, Nov. 20 will be the Preview Evening, Saturday, Nov. 21 is the Formal Evening and Sunday Nov. 22 will feature breakfast and pictures with Santa.
Seasonally decorated items including trees, wreaths and swags will be artfully arranged in the Dekker Centre foyer and will be available for silent auction throughout the three-day event. This year's theme is Believe ... it's Christmas!
