$100K for Ronald McDonald Houses by SIGA

12 Sep $100K for Ronald McDonald Houses by SIGA

SIGA and Northern Lights Casino announce $100,000 to build two new Ronald McDonald Houses for families with critical care children in Prince Albert and Regina

September 12, 2024 – Prince Albert, SK – The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) and Northern Lights Casino representatives presented a cheque for $100,000 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 part of long-standing support SIGA has provided to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan,” said SIGA Vice President of Corporate Affairs Pat Cook.

“SIGA has been a significant partner with RMHC-SK since the early 2000’s through their Adopt a Room program in Saskatoon, the Ronald McDonald Family Room at the Victoria Hospital, here in Prince Albert, designed to be break room for families, and through their annual Red Jacket Classic Golf Series,” said Cook.

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 that 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 Victoria Hospital,” said Northern Lights Casino General Manager Angie Isbister.

“Thank you to SIGA and Northern Lights Casino for your support in the Miles to Go Campaign with the $100,000 donation today and for SIGA’s being a long-time supporter of Ronald McDonald House” said RMHC-SK CEO Tammy Forrester.

“The need for a Ronald McDonald House in Prince Albert is very real,” said Forrester. “Over the past 10 years, 71 per cent of RMHC-SK families have come from the Northern Health Region categories. These regions include: Athabasca Health Authority, Keewatin Yatthe, Mamawetan Churchill River, Prairie North, Prince Albert Parkland, Kelsey Trail and Saskatoon Health Region,” said Forrester.

Northern Lights Casino is located on Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation in Prince Albert. SIGA operates seven casinos across the province and online gaming platform PlayNow.com.

SIGA, as a non-profit corporation, has a unique revenue distribution model, which reinvests all net revenue back into Saskatchewan. Casino net revenue is redistributed – 50 per cent to the First Nations Trust (which is distributed to the 74 First Nations in the province), 25 per cent to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) which reinvests the money back into local community initiatives, and 25 per cent to the provincial General Revenue Fund.

For more information visit SIGA.ca.

[Pictured below are conceptual renderings for the new Ronald McDonald Houses in Regina and Prince Albert. Renderings are provided by RMHC-SK and aodbt.]

About SIGA
SIGA operates seven casinos and the online gaming site PlayNow.com in Saskatchewan. Casinos include Dakota Dunes Resort & Casino on Whitecap Dakota First Nation near Saskatoon, the Northern Lights Casino on the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation in Prince Albert, Gold Eagle Casino on the Mosquito First Nation in North Battleford, Living Sky Casino on the Nekaneet First Nation in Swift Current, the Painted Hand Casino on the Kahkewistahaw First Nation in Yorkton, the Bear Claw Casino on the White Bear First Nations near Carlyle and Gold Horse Casino on Little Pine Cree Nation in Lloydminster. To learn more visit SIGA.CA.