High River District Health Care Foundation

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High River District Health Care Foundation The mission of the Foundation is to provide our donors with a means of enhancing the quality of health care available in our community.

Foundation History

The High River District Health Care Foundation was established on March 25th, 1986 and obtained charitable registration on October 16th, 1986. For the first five years hospital staff ran the Foundation in addition to their regular departmental responsibilities. Our only fund raising activity was the annual Dinner and Auction, which continues to this day. The 2012 Dinner raised over $56,000, and supported enhancements to Acute Care. The first direct mail campaign was held in November of 1992, a Donor recognition program put in place, and a Donor newsletter, Foundation Footnotes, was launched. It is still published bi-annually. The Foundation received its first bequest in 1989 which established a permanent endowment fund for the Foundation. Over the years the endowment fund has been added to and now stands at over $1 million. The intent of the endowment fund is to ensure the long term viability of the Foundation. In November 1991 the “Be Our Partner” campaign was launched and the beginnings of a formal Fund Development program was put in place. In April of 1992 a Fund Development Co-ordinator was hired by the Foundation on a contract basis. The following December the Foundation’s office was re-located within the Hospital and on April 1, 1994 the Board decided to make the Development Co-ordinator a permanent position within the Foundation. In 2009 the Board hired a full-time Executive Director. In 2013 the Foundation launched its most significant fund raising initiative to date, partnering with the Rotary Club High River to raise one milliion dollars to support the expansion and enhancement of the Community Cancer Centre at the High River Hospital. The Foundations main focus continus to be on the Hospital but expands to cover Alberta Health Service supported initiatives in High River and Nanton.

Through the Healing Plate Program, elevated meals are offered four times a year for patients and residents at the High R...
10/30/2026

Through the Healing Plate Program, elevated meals are offered four times a year for patients and residents at the High River Hospital and the Long Term Care Unit. These special meals are a way to bring comfort, show care, and share a virtual hug from our community with those receiving care.

A big thank you to Jody, Smit, Aaron, and everyone else who helped prepare and serve this meal! Your time and commitment help make this program possible and bring a little extra comfort to patients and residents in our community.

10/22/2026

What a night to remember!

You all looked absolutely stunning at our 40th Anniversary Gala! 🥂💫 We are so grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate this incredible milestone, make a donation towards cardiac care, and enjoy such a special evening together. Your support means the world to us! ❤️

Stay tuned for more photos from the Gala and our upcoming sponsor thank-yous! ✨

Congratulations to Lorne Keller and Bill Holmes who won our Hometown Healthcare 50/50 Grand Prize and $1000 Early Bird P...
10/21/2026

Congratulations to Lorne Keller and Bill Holmes who won our Hometown Healthcare 50/50 Grand Prize and $1000 Early Bird Prize, respectively!! We are so happy for you and appreciate your support.

A HUGE thank you to every person who bought a 50/50 ticket, each and every one of you helped contribute to advancing cardiac care in the emergency department & trauma rooms at the High River Hospital!

10/15/2026

A big thank you to our Specialty Sponsors for helping make our 40th Anniversary Gala extra special!

From our raffles and table decor to our feature beverages and signature table, your support adds those special touches that make the evening memorable for our guests.

We appreciate your generosity and your role in bringing our community together to celebrate 40 years of supporting healthcare close to home, while raising funds for cardiac care equipment at High River Hospital!

A heartfelt thank you to Western Financial Group and High River Branch Manager Linda Holmes for supporting our Cardiac C...
10/14/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Western Financial Group and High River Branch Manager Linda Holmes for supporting our Cardiac Care Project at the High River Hospital!

This $191,000 project will bring advanced monitoring to the Emergency Department, helping modernize our treatment spaces and ensure staff have the equipment they need to provide safe, effective patient care.

Your support is an investment in stronger healthcare teams, safer emergency care, and better outcomes for our community. Thank you for helping bring healthcare closer to home!

10/13/2026

We are proud to recognize our Premier Sponsors for the 40th Anniversary Gala!

Their support is helping fund advanced cardiac monitoring equipment for the Emergency Department and trauma rooms at High River Hospital. This investment will help modernize emergency care, support our healthcare team, and ensure patients in our community have access to the care they need, close to home.

Thank you to our Premier Sponsors for being part of this milestone celebration and helping shape the future of healthcare in our community!

10/05/2026

Join Cathy Couey, Jody Rowland, and Danielle Browne, High River Hospital’s Care Manager for Emergency, Labour & Delivery, and Medical Specialty Clinics, as they discuss all things 40th Anniversary Gala!

Danielle shares how new cardiac care equipment will help support healthcare staff, improve efficiency, and enhance care for patients in our community.

Don’t forget to purchase your Hometown Healthcare 50/50 tickets BEFORE October 8th to be entered into the $1,000 Early Bird Draw! Find the ticket link below, in our bio, and on our website. The Grand Prize Draw will take place at the Gala on October 17th, but you don't need to be there to win!

And of course, none of this would be possible without our incredible sponsors who continue to support local healthcare. Some of which have been supporting the Dinner & Auction since the very beginning.

If you’re looking to support businesses that give back to our community, check out the full list of Dinner & Auction sponsors on our website!

50/50 Tickets: https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/hrdhcfhometownhealthcare2026/
Sponsor Webpage: https://www.highriverhealthfoundation.ca/dinner

Today, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and take time to reflect on history and recognize the ...
09/30/2026

Today, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and take time to reflect on history and recognize the lasting effects that continue to be felt by Indigenous communities. It is a day to listen, learn, remember, and continue moving forward with understanding and respect.

We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of Treaty 7, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Wesley). This land is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

🧡 Today, we encourage our community to:

• Wear orange to show that Every Child Matters
• Listen to and support Indigenous voices and organizations
• Take time to learn about the history of residential schools
• Reflect on what reconciliation means and how we can contribute to it in our communities

Our partners at Alberta Health Services created an Indigenous Support Line aimed to help Indigenous peoples receive culturally safe, better, and quicker healthcare in Alberta. It is an active step toward reconciliation and rebuilding trust in the healthcare system. If you or someone you know can benefit from this type of support call 1-844-944-4744 or 811.

09/30/2026

We are incredibly grateful to our Champion Sponsors for helping make our 40th Anniversary Gala possible. Their generosity and commitment to healthcare close to home means so much.

Thank you for being such an important part of this milestone celebration and for putting your heart into this community.

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560/9th Avenue SW
High River, AB
T1V1B3

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