A Night Of Giving And Gratitude At Vermilion’s Harvest Gala

From left, Rotary member Shawn Jacula, Bethany Jacula, Jean Jacula, Kelli Jacula-Kochan, Kim Becher, Dean Jacula. Photo submitted

The Vermilion community came together on Saturday, November 1, 2025, as the Rotary Club of Vermilion hosted its biennial Harvest Gala at the Vermilion Regional Centre. The cherished event brought 220 friends, families, and neighbours together to celebrate the season of harvest while supporting a deeply meaningful cause; an amazing turn out considering it fell on Game 7 of the World Series.

This year’s Gala, held in partnership with the Friends of Vermilion Health Centre, raised $28,000 in funds for the purchase of the Neptune Rover Fluid System for the Vermilion Health Centre’s Operating Room. The advanced equipment, used during surgeries to provide safe and efficient irrigation and fluid collection, represented a vital investment in local healthcare, putting better tools in the hands of surgeons and improving outcomes for patients in the community.

Guests enjoyed a memorable evening filled with fine dining, laughter, and heartfelt moments. The night’s entertainment featured renowned mentalist Jeff Newman, whose performance captivated the crowd with astonishing illusions and mind-reading feats. Attendees were treated to a delicious meal, followed by the excitement of both live and silent auctions, where community members bid generously to support the cause.

Every ticket purchase qualified guests for a $1,500 cash prize, generously sponsored by Remax Prairie Realty, adding an extra thrill to the evening.

The 2025 Harvest Gala was made possible through the incredible generosity of sponsors, including BASF UPL OpenAg, W2 Land & Cattle, Bayer, Syngenta, and many others. Their continued support helped ensure that the event remained both festive and impactful, allowing guests to celebrate the spirit of giving that defines Vermilion.

Since its beginning in 2011, the Harvest Gala has raised over $380,000 for local community projects. This year’s event added significantly to that total, marking another important milestone in the ongoing effort to strengthen healthcare close to home.

As the evening came to a close, guests departed with full hearts, knowing their participation made a lasting difference. The 2025 Harvest Gala once again proved that when the community comes together in generosity and spirit, remarkable things can happen.