Media Release

Annual Monthly Lottery 50/50 hits a record year!

July 25th 2022

North Battleford, SK. April 8th, 2022 – Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation wraps up another successful Monthly Lottery. The 29th annual Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation 2022/23 Monthly Lottery kicked off on February 14th and ran until April 5th, 2022, yielding another successful early sell out. Funds raised from this year’s Monthly Lottery will support the purchase of a Phototherapy (PUVA) Unit for use in Therapy services at Battlefords Union Hospital. In addition $10,525 was raised for a second amount from the Monthly Lottery Ask (a donation in addition to the purchase of a ticket and 50/50 enhancements) for a Blanket Warming Cabinet for use in Ambulatory Care at Battlefords Union Hospital. Draws will begin with the Early Bird prize of $1,000 on Thursday, April 14, 2022 followed by the Previous Purchaser prize of $1,000 on Friday, April 22, 2022 for those who have purchased within the last three years. Regular monthly draws will begin on Friday, April 29th, 2022. The 50/50 Enhancement draw will take place Friday, April 29, 2022, with a take-home of prize of $15,935. This is the largest 50/50 draw in Monthly Lottery history since being added to the lottery in 2019. “We are thrilled with the success of our Monthly Lottery and the generosity and support of our loyal donors”, says Leanne Ducommun, Executive Director for BUH Foundation. “Together we will ensure that the people in the Battlefords and area have access to the best care, as close to home as possible.”