BCAS donates to the long-term care courtyard

By Diana Walker

The Big Country Agricultural Society was pleased to present a donation of $500 toward the upgrade of the long-term care courtyard. This project is a partnership between Oyen & District Health Care Foundation and Alberta Health Services.

Oyen & District Health Care Board: from left, Delaine Scarff, Kevin McBain, Kaffie Robson, Jenifer Heeg. Seated: Kathy Carroll and Allison Stammers. Missing from photo: Marvin Molzan, Tanya Jaques, Tami Cox, Joe Lazzari, and Elaine Michaels. Photo by Diana Walker

The project includes a larger, safer composite deck with aluminum railing and gate, widened sidewalks, and new roofing and paint for the gazebo. The total cost is estimated at $85,000, with the foundation committing $47,666.

The organization says each contribution represents a direct investment in the health and well-being of residents, helping to sustain high-quality rural care.

Donations may be made by e-transfer to oyenhealthfoundation@outlook.com, dropped off at the Big Country Hospital front office on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., or mailed to PO Box 1, Oyen, AB T0J 2J0.