CANORA - The Canora Hospital Auxiliary hosted an area District 3 meeting in April, which was “a large success” according to President Lorie Wasyliw.
In addition to the Canora host group, other hospital auxiliaries in attendance were from: Kamsack, Wynyard, Esterhazy, and Hudson Bay.
Wasyliw said the importance of these groups is not always well understood, “We play a vital role in raising funds towards purchases of equipment for doctors and nurses that are not approved under the capital budget, whether it is a purchase of an expensive piece of equipment or the simpler things such as presenting carnations to mothers in the hospital.”
District meetings are rotated among various towns that have a functioning hospital auxiliary.
“In this manner, we are able to keep in contact and exchange information on what is being done in other auxiliaries,” said Wasyliw.
She welcomed the guests, who were served morning coffee and muffins provided by their Canora hosts.
After a memorial service to honour deceased auxiliary members, Wasyliw introduced the first guest speaker. Nick Martinuik, a homeopathic therapist, massage therapist and natural health consultant, shared his knowledge and experience regarding a number of topics related to optimal health, “which was welcomed by those in attendance.”
Canora member Jamie Wasyliw said grace prior to a lunch of soup and sandwiches.
After lunch, Canora Mayor Mike Kwas welcomed out-of-town auxiliary members to Canora and thanked everyone for the important work they are doing.
Chantel Kovacs, Canora health services manager, expressed her appreciation for the recent purchase of the Lucas machine by the Canora Auxiliary.
Guest Speaker Hélène Tremblay-Boyko, an environmental and social justice advocate, addressed “the importance of preservation of wetlands and the part that plays in preserving nature and its ties to the way Indigenous people protect the natural habitat.”
Prior to closing the meeting, an invitation was extended by the host Kamsack Hospital Auxiliary to the fourth annual District 3 meeting in 2025.
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