Battlefords Healthcare Foundation launches $250K campaign to transform hospital courtyard
A new campaign by the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation aims to give patients, families and healthcare workers at Battleford Union Hospital a peaceful place to step outside and take a breath.
Called Room to Breathe, the campaign will transform the hospital’s outdoor courtyard into a welcoming space that recognizes the importance of comfort and connection beyond medical care.
Helping launch the initiative is the Evelyn Gardiner Legacy Collection, featuring 10 art cards and three canvas print selections showcasing her artwork. With production costs covered by the Gardiner family, all proceeds from sales will go toward the campaign.
As a nurse, Gardiner understood the importance of compassionate care. Through her artwork, she shared beauty, colour and a connection to nature. As the project’s founding artist, her legacy will help set the stage for a broader community initiative, with opportunities for other artists, donors and partners to contribute in the years ahead.


