About Us
Established in 1985, the Northern Lights Health Foundation serves to engage people, inspire philanthropy and secure funds to improve health and promote wellness in the Wood Buffalo region.
Through capital campaigns, signature events and various other fundraising initiatives, the Health Foundation funds vital medical equipment, programs and services bringing care closer to home for Wood Buffalo residents.
With donor support, the future of health care in Wood Buffalo is brighter than ever. We have recently directed over $650,000 towards the purchase of 158 Vital Sign life saving monitors now installed throughout the Northern Lights Health Centre. And, in 2021 we funded AHS $950,000 for the OmniCell Medication Distribution locking cabinets in eleven departments of the Northern Lights Health Centre – everywhere medication is distributed to patients.
In 2019 we completed the fundraising for the largest campaign in the Health Foundation’s history – the $16 million Gratitude Campaign! Completed projects include the relocation of health clinic spaces in Anzac and Conklin and the creation of the Jeremy Snook Memorial Palliative Suites. Projects in progress include the creation of Minimally Invasive Surgical Suites – with the first two suites now open for surgeries, and the Suncor Heart of Health Lobby.
Celebrating our 40th anniversary in 2025, the Northern Lights Health Foundation has played a pivotal role in the growth and development of healthcare in the Wood Buffalo community through the ongoing support of invaluable donors.
Our Vision
Strong, healthy communities. Together.
Our Mission
Engaging people, inspiring philanthropy and securing funds to improve health and promote wellness in Wood Buffalo
Passion
We are excited to connect the community to our mission; we are committed to investing in the best health care; we are dedicated to the wellness of our region.
Integrity
We honour our word; we are transparent and accountable; we appreciate your gift and will handle it with the utmost care.
Innovation
We strive for innovation; we are visionary in our thinking; we are leaders in collaboration; we believe anything is possible.
Honour
We are committed to advancing truth and reconciliation through knowledge, respect, representation, and action.
Imagine Canada Accreditation
The Health Foundation is proudly accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program, for excellence and compliance in five key areas: board governance; financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, staff management and volunteer involvement.
Originally certified in 2014, the Health Foundation received recertification in 2019 and recertifies annually.
Report to the Community
Each year, the Health Foundation publishes our Report to the Community, where we share stories of impact.
Financial Statements
The Health Foundation is a respected charity, which believes in accountability to our donors and is committed to transparency.
Location
Northern Lights Health Foundation
7 Hospital St., Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1P2
We’re located on the main floor of the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre.
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Weekends & Statutory Holidays: Closed
Service Alberta Registration: Northern Lights Regional Health Foundation Incorporated in Fort McMurray, Alberta March 1985
Charitable Registration Number: BN 107395030 RR0001