North Battleford Agencies has been recognized for high performance and business success by the Saskatchewan Mutual Insurance Company.
"We are pleased to announce that North Battleford Agencies has been recognized for their remarkable business performance this year. As one of the top ten eligible brokers they will receive $5,000 to give to their charity of choice," said Donna Lehmann, marketing representative of SMI.
She added, "These funds will go to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation and we are pleased to share our success with them."
According to SMI, over the past year Bernie Nolin and his team have exceeded normal business expectations of a loss ratio to below 15 per cent.
"(That) is quite commendable and as a responsible corporate citizen we understand the importance of giving back to the communities in which we do business," said Lehmann.
Since 2008, when SMI initiated the Centennial Donation Program, $250,000 has been contributed into those communities.
"I am proud of my team and our accomplishment in meeting the eligibility requirements for the Centennial Donation Program and we were especially pleased to choose and assist Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation in their fundraising efforts to purchase SIDNE," said Nolin, North Battleford Agencies Insurance manager.
"It appealed to us to support a program that provides a hands-on, engaging lesson about the dangers and consequences of impaired or distracted driving for young adults."
This donation will support the purchase of SIDNE, which is a battery operated go-kart, and will provide a hands-on, engaging lesson about the misuse and abuse of alcohol and other drugs and the dangers of distracted driving through a visual, hands-on experience.
Walter Houk, owner and manager of Bridges Chevrolet Buick GMC of North Battleford said, "We believe this is an important initiative and will help prevent our youth, both in urban and rural communities, from making risky choices that endanger themselves and others. We are pleased to be part of the SIDNE fundraising campaign by matching every dollar raised, up to $12,000."
Today, $10,000 matching dollars have been raised towards the required $30,000 to purchase SIDNE.
For further information on the SIDNE® or to learn more on how to be a part of the "Prevents Makes Cents" matching program for SIDNE, please visit www.buhfoundation.com or call 306-446-6652.
