{"id":106578,"date":"2026-03-01T01:20:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T04:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotive.einnews.com\/article\/896563345"},"modified":"2026-03-01T01:20:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T04:20:05","slug":"a-century-of-caring-murray-automotive-group-marks-100-years-with-major-donation-to-estevan-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/01\/a-century-of-caring-murray-automotive-group-marks-100-years-with-major-donation-to-estevan-healthcare\/","title":{"rendered":"A century of caring: Murray automotive group marks 100 years with major donation to Estevan healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Murray Automotive Group marked its 100\u2011year milestone with a major donation to support health care in Estevan, contributing a combined $150,000 to the St. Joseph\u2019s Hospital Foundation through Murray GM Estevan and dealer principals Brad and Colette Pierson.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Murray Automotive Group that is based out of Winnipeg now but started in Souris a hundred years ago and morphed into Brandon and other different locations and now is roughly 30 stores to 32 stores deep, is celebrating its hundred years,\u201d Brad Pierson said. He noted the business remains \u201cprivately owned by four brothers that are just fantastic people for me and a whole bunch of other operators to be partnered with.\u201d<\/p>\n

The donation was made through Murray Cares, the company\u2019s long\u2011running community investment program. \u201cThey’ve been setting aside money, and they’ve always given the opportunity for dealers to contribute to, community projects and that kind of thing,\u201d Pierson said. \u201cThey just put more of an asterisk on it this year with going along with a hundred-year celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pierson said he and his wife Colette were grateful for the opportunity to direct funds locally. \u201cIt\u2019s just a great opportunity for Colette and I and Murray GM Estevan to give back to the community,\u201d he said. \u201cThey come right behind us as the Murray Automotive Group and contribute as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe wanted to give to something that affects everyone\u2026 Estevan is a hub for our medical community.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Piersons’ chose the St. Joseph\u2019s Hospital Foundation because of the hospital\u2019s broad impact. \u201cWe wanted to give to something that affects everyone, and not only our community, but our surrounding communities,\u201d Pierson said. \u201cEstevan is a bit of a \u2014 not a bit, a hub for our medical community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Foundation executive director Lori Jarvis said the gift reflects the Piersons\u2019 long\u2011standing support. \u201cWe were just thrilled. We’re thrilled to be a part of their continued support,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s something that we just really wanted to celebrate because they deserve the recognition and the gratefulness.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the specific project the funds will support has not yet been determined, Jarvis said the needs are constant. \u201cOur list is endless,\u201d she said. \u201cUnless they’re donating to a specific\u2026 area of the hospital, it goes to where it’s needed most.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pierson said giving back is a value rooted in his own upbringing. \u201cI grew up in this community in a family\u2011owned business that wanted to give back,\u201d he said. \u201cWe benefit from a lot of loyal customers, and we feel it’s important to give back.\u201d<\/p>\n

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