Prince Albert Ronald McDonald House concept rendering / Photo courtesy of SIGA
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) and Northern Lights Casino representatives presented a cheque to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan (RMHC-SK) to build two new homes to support families that have children in critical care in Prince Albert and Regina.
“SIGA’s community investment of $100,000 to the RMHC’s Miles to Go Campaign is a part of the long-standing support SIGA has provided to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan,” said Pat Cook, SIGA Vice President of Corporate Affairs.
The cheque presentation was held at Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert, with Northern Lights General Manager Angie Isbister taking part in official ceremonies.
“Living and working in Prince Albert for over 20 years, I’ve seen the important role Prince Albert plays as the Gateway Hub to the North for providing many services to northern families, and it only makes sense to have a new Ronald McDonald House open here to support families while their loved ones are undergoing care at the Victoria Hospital,” explained Tammy Forrester, the CEO of RMHC-SK.
SIGA is a non-profit corporation that reinvests all net revenue back into Saskatchewan. The casino’s net revenue is redistributed by giving 50 percent to the First Nations Trust, which is distributed to the 74 First Nations in the province, 25 percent to Community Development Corporations (CDCs), and 25 percent to the Provincial General Revenue Fund.