Gold Eagle Casino gives boost to back to school program, other charities

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The casino contributed a total of 70 backpacks containing various school supplies.

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Battlefords Boys and Girls Club executive director Nicole Combres said the Gold Eagle’s support is appreciated.

“Yesterday was a great day,” she said.”We really value the partnership we have with the Gold Eagle Casino, and we are incredibly grateful to SIGA for choosing our organization for their Day of Sharing.”     

Casino a non-profit

Kelly Atcheynum noted people may not realize the casino, as part of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), is a strong contributor to the community as a non-profit enterprise.

“One hundred per cent of our revenue generated goes back into the communities,” he said.

Atcheynum said 50 per cent of SIGA’s revenue benefits the First Nations Trust, 25 per cent is directed to the Community Development Corporations, and the remaining 25 per cent goes to the province’s general revenue fund.

He said with its sponsorship, SIGA invested $1.25 million to support youth, sports and education, as well as health and culture in the province in the past year.

Atcheynum said 29 per cent of SIGA’s employees also volunteer in communities. 

Some of the projects the local Gold Eagle has supported include the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford New Beginnings campaign, with a $10,000 donation.

The Gold Eagle annually supports the Festival of Trees for the Battlefords Union Hospital, another major sponsorship for the organization.

Looking at recent major investments, the SIGA-wide (corporate) organization gave $250,000 to Wanuskewin’s Thundering Ahead campaign; $100,000 to the Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre; and $30,000 to the Ronald McDonald Adopt-A-Room program. As well, SIGA corporate invests more than $1.25 million each year in addition to the revenues it already gives back in profit sharing. This past year, SIGA including the local casino supported more than 573 events and organizations across the province.

Atcheynum said there are currently six SIGA casinos operating in the province. Plans are underway to create a casino in Lloydminster too, which is expected to open around the end of December.

Angela.brown@jpbg.ca

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