Amy Robinson presents a cheque to Mickey MacGillivray. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell)

By Nigel Maxwell

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WATCH: Watsonairs donate $5,000 towards new Ronald McDonald House

Jul 25, 2026 | 11:30 AM

While construction of the new Ronald McDonald House in Prince Albert is still very much underway, support for the cause that will benefit families from across the region continues to roll in.

On Friday, on behalf of the Watsonairs choir group, Amy Robinson presented a $5,000 cheque to Ronald McDonald House Charities. The donation marks their third in three years for a total of $18,000.

The home with a slanted roof and rustic modern design is being built off 25th Street West and south of Victoria Hospital. It will feature 12 bedrooms, a smudge room, communal kitchen, dining room, living room, play space and family games room.

Construction is on track and Tammy Forrester, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan, said they hope to be open by January 2027.

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The Prince Albert house is one of two being built in the province; the other is in Regina. The provincial fundraising campaign has just under $3 million left to raise. About $2 million of that is for the Ronald McDonald House in Prince Albert.

The opening date is scheduled for January, 2027. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

The Watsonairs women’s choir is 70 years old and is well known for is its philanthropic and community involvement. They’ve raised money for all kinds of musical equipment for different places including care homes, schools, and the grand piano at the E.A. Rawlinson Center.

They also donate scholarships to the Prince Albert Music Festival, to assist kids with their musical activities.

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by Nigel Maxwell

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