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.

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.

The 2010-2014 Time Capsule is now live on our socials and our website! Major initiatives through this time period includ...
09/25/2026

The 2010-2014 Time Capsule is now live on our socials and our website! Major initiatives through this time period include the $225,000 Keep Our OR Active campaign, which supported essential operating room equipment, and the launch of the Cancer Care... Close to Home campaign in partnership with the Rotary Club of High River.

Through donations from the community, the foundation was able to invest in pediatric imaging, maternity and newborn care, long-term care, patient comfort, and diagnostic equipment. Annual events such as the Cattle and Grain Round Up, Dinner & Auction, Points of Light, and 4-H donation steer program brought community members together to support local healthcare.

By 2014, the Foundation had announced that its cancer clinic fundraising goal had been reached, marking a major milestone in the community's commitment to healthcare close to home.

Check it out in full size at highriverhealthfoundation.ca/foundation-history

09/23/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible Lead Sponsors for supporting this year’s 40th Anniversary Gala!

Your generosity and commitment to local healthcare help make this special evening possible and allow us to continue supporting healthcare close to home. We are so grateful to have you by our side!

Bakertilly
River City Classics
The Nanton Promoters
Nanton Booster Club
Royal Canadian Legion - High River Branch 71
Hifab Transport
Furniture Villa
Transcend LLP

🎶 What a truly incredible night! We were so fortunate to experience an unforgettable evening filled with talented musici...
09/23/2026

🎶 What a truly incredible night!

We were so fortunate to experience an unforgettable evening filled with talented musicians, incredible stories, and the timeless music of Ian Tyson. It was truly a gift to hear these artists, who had the privilege of sharing the stage with Ian over the years, come together and share his music and stories with our community.

This special evening was all in support of the High River Low Risk Maternity Clinic. ❤️

A huge thank you to Chrissy Mosby for having the wonderful idea to bring this event to High River.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of High River, all of the incredible musicians, our volunteers, and most importantly, everyone who bought a ticket and came out to support. Your generosity and enthusiasm made this night one to remember.

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560/9th Avenue SW
High River, AB
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