The Brandt Tractor “Hero” themed tree at the Festival of Trees – photo submitted

Prince George, B.C. –  The  Gala event   at the  annual Festival of Trees   saw attendees in a very generous mood Friday night.

A new record was set for the auction price of  a tree  with the Finning  “We Cover Lots of Ground” entry  hitting the $100,000 mark  before the Auctioneer  bellowed “Sold”.

The Brandt Tractor tree (  featured above) and the  Art Knapp-Dunkley Lumber  Winter Dream ( featured at right)  were also high sellers, with the Brandt tree netting $75,000 and the Winter Dream going for $25,000.

There was a further $120,300 collected with the Spirit  of the North Healthcare Foundation called on attendees to   help raise dollars to help by a SPECT CT Scanner for the University Hospital  of Northern B.C.

Foundation CEO Judy Neiser said the response from  donors and attendees was overwhelming  and offered a sincere thank you to all who  contributed to the success of this year’s Festival“It is fantastic to see so much energy in support of healthcare in this region.  We are truly humbled by such incredible support.”

The  Festival of Trees is the Foundation’s major fund raising effort for the year.  The dollars raised will go towards  improving  healthcare in the north