Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has awarded previous purchaser and early bird draw prizes in its Monthly Lottery.
Stella Nikiforuk of North Battleford is the winner of $1,000 previous purchaser prize and Elmer Seib of Maymont had his ticket was drawn for $1000 early bird prize.
Nikiforuk said she was pleasantly surprised when she received a call to inform her of her win. BUH Foundation says it has wonderful, loyal supporters and ticket buyers and it wishes everyone who has purchased their tickets the best of luck in the remaining 157 draws.
When Seib received the news he was happy, but said, "I wasn't expecting to win, it was more important to me to make a donation."
Proceeds from the lottery have been allocated towards the purchase of a new $550,000 digital fluoroscopy unit that is needed for the Medical Imaging Department at Battlefords Union Hospital. This unit obtains real time imaging of a patient, allowing the radiologist to observe organs and functional imaging of the body. This helps to provide an accurate diagnosis and possible life saving interventions, according to a BUHF press release.
The regular 13 monthly draws will begin Friday, April 25.
