MOOSE JAW — It’s time to shine up those belt buckles and dust off your best dancing boots — Moose Jaw’s biggest night of giving back is bringing a little twang to the disco floor this fall.
The Moose Jaw Health Foundation (MJHF) officially announced the theme of its 2025 Festival of Trees gala in a media event at JGL Livestock recently — “Disco in Denim: A Night of Glamour and Groove.” The theme promises a toe-tappin’ night of country charm and generosity on Saturday, Oct. 25, with proceeds supporting a vital upgrade to the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital.
“This upgrade is especially critical for seniors, children, and anyone experiencing pain or anxiety,” said Dr. Nicolette Sinclair, a radiologist at Moose Jaw’s hospital and one of this year’s event MCs alongside Dr. Greg Kraushaar.
“It means more patient scans per day with shorter wait times. In addition, the upgrade will add to our ability to perform enhanced imaging, particularly MRIs of the heart. This upgrade will make us almost completely comparable to the standard capabilities of urban centres.”
The Foundation’s goal is to increase MRI capacity by 25 per cent. With over 7,600 scans performed at the hospital last year, a faster and more advanced system would mean less waiting and more timely care for families in Moose Jaw and the surrounding communities.
“The Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital ... is the beating heart of Moose Jaw,” added Sinclair, who has been practicing medicine for nine years and recently moved to Moose Jaw from her previous home in Prince Albert. “Every dollar raised stays right here in Moose Jaw ... Thanks to Kim Waldo and her incredible team of volunteers, this year's festival is infused with the vibrating spirit of disco and dance ... (that will) make it a night to remember.”
Festival of Trees 2025 will bring together the best of country charm and disco glam — from a gourmet Texas-style barbecue buffet featuring locally sourced JGL beef, to a rhinestone-studded live auction and musical entertainment by award-winning country singer Drew Gregory.
“Let’s rally behind the noble cause of enhancing rural Saskatchewan's only MRI,” said MJHF chair Ryan Hrechka. “By securing your ticket, purchasing a table for your business, or donating an auction item, you will profoundly impact the lives of patients who need it most.”
Hrechka also tipped his hat to JGL Livestock for hosting the kickoff and for donating the beef that’ll be served hot off the pit during gala night.
“So today, I invite you — local businesses, medical colleagues, and community members — to get involved,” Sinclair said. “Whether you donate an auction item, become a sponsor, or simply purchase a ticket, your support will make a real and lasting impact.”
Tickets are $125 plus taxes and applicable fees and go on sale mid-August at SaskTix.com. The gala will be held once again at the Temple Gardens Centre at 110 First Avenue Northwest.
For more information, visit MJHF.org.
