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 Smile Cookie campaign raises nearly $76k in Lethbridge

Smile Cookie campaign raises nearly $76k in Lethbridge

Landon Hickok May 25, 2026

This year’s Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign has broken records in our region, with the funds directed to Green Shirt Day and the Logan Boulet Endowment Fund. The 15 Tim Hortons restaurants in Lethbridge were Read More

 From addiction to advocacy: Turning pain into purpose

From addiction to advocacy: Turning pain into purpose

Heidi Echavarria May 11, 2026

From trying alcohol for the first time at the age of 10 to losing her children—because of her addictions – Robin Fox’s story is one of hardship and resilience. Our Heidi Echavarria brings us Robin’Read More

 Spring donation slowdown impacts Lethbridge Soup Kitchen

Spring donation slowdown impacts Lethbridge Soup Kitchen

Heidi Echavarria May 11, 2026

The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen is urging the community to donate after a donation it was expecting didn’t come in on time. There is always a fall in donations in the spring and summer months. Read More

 60 regional charity organizations receive $589,080 in grants

60 regional charity organizations receive $589,080 in grants

Landon Hickok May 7, 2026

Numerous grants were handed out to charitable organizations across the region on Thursday. The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and southern Alberta gave out over $589,080 to 60 organizations during an event at CASA. Most community projects receive Read More

 Historic Alberta School in Next Great Save Contest

Historic Alberta School in Next Great Save Contest

Jeannette Rocher April 15, 2026

A piece of Alberta history could be saved—but it needs your vote. The historic Coleman High School in the Crowsnest Pass has been named a finalist in the National Trust of Canada’s “Next Read More

 Alberta Rotary teams donating service vehicles to Mexico

Alberta Rotary teams donating service vehicles to Mexico

Landon Hickok April 6, 2026

Rotary club members who are part of the ‘Los Amigos Project’ are on their way to Mexico – but it’s not to vacation in the sun…it’s to donate service vehicles to communities who Read More

 Murray Auto Group donates $1M toward cardiac centre

Murray Auto Group donates $1M toward cardiac centre

Jeannette Rocher February 10, 2026

As the Murray Auto Group celebrates their 100th anniversary, they decided to mark the occasion by donating one million dollars in support of the Bringing Hearts Home Cardiac Campaign at Chinook Regional Hospital. The goal Read More

 Canadian-Muslim charity looks to support-children in Gaza

Canadian-Muslim charity looks to support-children in Gaza

Heidi Echavarria January 21, 2026

Human Concern International (HCI), a Muslim charity based in Ottawa, is relying on the generosity of Canadians to support nearly 1,500 children in Gaza affected by ongoing violence. Usama Khan, Advisor to the Global CEO of Read More

 STARS Lottery begins showcasing Lethbridge Dream House

STARS Lottery begins showcasing Lethbridge Dream House

Landon Hickok January 9, 2026

STARS Air Ambulance has launched their 33rd annual Lottery across Alberta today, with three Dream Homes including one here in Lethbridge The Lottery supports base operations for STARS and allows the public to contribute to Read More

 CRHF receives $100,000 donation towards cardiac care campaign

CRHF receives $100,000 donation towards cardiac care campaign

Landon Hickok January 8, 2026

The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation announced a generous donation from a local couple who have put forward $100,000 towards cardiac care in southern Alberta. The ‘Bringing Hearts Home’ campaign has a goal of raising $30 million between Read More

 AHS Toys for Tickets program meets record high

AHS Toys for Tickets program meets record high

Landon Hickok December 22, 2025

Alberta Health Services is celebrating the final tally of their ‘Toys for Tickets’ campaign after participation from the public crossed a new record high. The Toys for Tickets program ran from November 20th and wrapped Read More

 MyCityCare receives significant donation from the LDS Church

MyCityCare receives significant donation from the LDS Church

Landon Hickok December 18, 2025

The local not-for-profit agency, MyCityCare, is getting a much needed boost to continue to develop their new facility and provide clients with expanded service. On Wednesday the charity received a Humanitarian Fund from The Church Read More

 Hurricanes provide stuffed animals to child pediatric patients

Hurricanes provide stuffed animals to child pediatric patients

Landon Hickok December 15, 2025

One way to warm a sick child’s heart is through a stuffy. And stuffed animals were a-plenty as members of the Lethbridge Hurricanes stopped at the Chinook Regional Hospital Monday to deliver stuffed animals Read More

 Interfaith Food Bank receives $23,000 from Holiday Smile Cookie campaign

Interfaith Food Bank receives $23,000 from Holiday Smile Cookie campaign

Landon Hickok December 12, 2025

The Interfaith Food Bank in Lethbridge are sending out their thanks to the public and Tim Hortons after receiving half the proceeds from last month’s Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign. The campaign was extremely successful, Read More

 Lethbridge Police to host 6th annual Charity Checkstop

Lethbridge Police to host 6th annual Charity Checkstop

Landon Hickok December 3, 2025

Lethbridge Police are preparing to host their 6th annual Charity Checkstop this weekend in support of the city’s Christmas Hope initiative. LPS officers and staff will be onsite near Park Place Mall collecting gifts, Read More

 2025 Stringham Christmas Tree Festival raises $275,000

2025 Stringham Christmas Tree Festival raises $275,000

Landon Hickok November 21, 2025

The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is sending out a huge thank-you to everyone involved in this year’s Stringam Christmas Tree Festival. The four-day event at the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre raised $275,000 to support Read More

 Shop of Wonders returns to assist families this Christmas

Shop of Wonders returns to assist families this Christmas

Landon Hickok November 20, 2025

MyCityCare in Lethbridge is opening their annual Shop of Wonders for the holiday season with an open house on Thursday night at their new location. Part of the city’s Christmas Hope joint initiative, Shop Read More

 Lethbridge Transit’s Holiday Bus commuting donations this holiday season

Lethbridge Transit’s Holiday Bus commuting donations this holiday season

Landon Hickok November 19, 2025

If you’re in Lethbridge this holiday season, you might notice a transit bus decked out in Christmas lights and decorations. Well, Lethbridge Transit alongside multiple community partners are bringing back the Holiday Bus to Read More

 Interfaith Food Bank chosen as Holiday Smile Cookie recipient

Interfaith Food Bank chosen as Holiday Smile Cookie recipient

Landon Hickok November 17, 2025

Tim Hortons in Lethbridge announced that the Interfaith Food Bank will be recipients of this year’s Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign. The Holiday Smile Cookie campaign began on November 17th and will run through November 23Read More

 Angel Tree Christmas Campaign receives $40,000 donation

Angel Tree Christmas Campaign receives $40,000 donation

Landon Hickok November 17, 2025

Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree is marking 33 years of providing presents to children in need. During Friday’s launch event, a major donation of over 40-thousand dollars was announced in support of the campaign, from Read More

 Operation Christmas Child | Kendra Shields | November 4th, 2025

Operation Christmas Child | Kendra Shields | November 4th, 2025

Jeannette Rocher November 4, 2025

Most of you know about Operation Christmas Child – also known as the Shoebox Campaign, which is a project of the international relief organization, Samaritan’s Purse.  It’s become the world’s largest children’s Read More

 Shockwaves from Michigan LDS Church shooting felt in Lethbridge

Shockwaves from Michigan LDS Church shooting felt in Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria September 29, 2025

While national attention remains focused on the tragic act of violence at a Latter-day Saint chapel in Grand Blanc, Michigan, the shockwaves of the incident have reached into the LDS here in Lethbridge. As details Read More

 Polytechnic awarded $2.8 million gift towards agriculture research

Polytechnic awarded $2.8 million gift towards agriculture research

Landon Hickok August 21, 2025

Lethbridge Polytechnic is celebrating what it calls a “transformative” multi-million-dollar gift going towards operations at its Research Farm. The Legacy gift was provided from the late Joe and Laverna Hranac, who were former sugar beet, Read More

 STARS and Taber Charity Auction celebrate milestone with helicopter logo unveiling

STARS and Taber Charity Auction celebrate milestone with helicopter logo

Naveen Day July 28, 2025

STARS and the Taber Charity Auction are celebrating a significant milestone in their long-standing partnership: $1,030,008 in cumulative giving to STARS, and the addition of the Charity’s logo on the tail fin of a STARS Read More

 Petition issued whether Alberta should stay in Canada

Petition issued whether Alberta should stay in Canada

Landon Hickok June 30, 2025

Alberta’s chief electoral officer has received and approved a Citizen Initiative Petition application from Former Progressive Conservative Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk. Before Bill 54 takes effect on Friday, Lukaszuk is trying to prove Albertans would Read More

 Canadians want less federal spending – Leger Poll

Canadians want less federal spending – Leger Poll

Landon Hickok June 9, 2025

A new Leger poll commissioned by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, shows that 45% of Canadians, or 54% of those among decided respondents, want the federal government to decrease spending. Federal Director, Franco Terrazzano, says Mark Carney is Read More

 Lethbridge listed as “Domestic Destination” by Airbnb

Lethbridge listed as “Domestic Destination” by Airbnb

Landon Hickok March 19, 2025

An article from Airbnb lists Lethbridge as one of a handful of “Domestic Destinations” in Canada, as domestic travel in the nation has increased by 20% since the beginning of 2025.Read More

 Auto thefts across Canada decrease

Auto thefts across Canada decrease

Landon Hickok February 12, 2025

A new report from Équité Association shows that Auto Thefts across Canada have slashed down 18.6% in 2024. Quebec had the largest decrease at 32.4%, while Alberta witnesses a relatively minor drop.Read More

 Southern Alberta Bikers donate toys/food/funds to several charities

Southern Alberta Bikers donate toys/food/funds to several charities

Jeannette Rocher December 23, 2024

It’s the busiest time of year for many charities, and another group that’s busy collecting and distributing donations right now is the Southern Alberta Bikers. Toys and money collected through their toy run Read More

 Large Cars Christmas Cruise to take place Friday

Large Cars Christmas Cruise to take place Friday

Jeannette Rocher December 11, 2024

Mayor Magrath Drive will be lit up for Christmas Friday night, but not by decorations. Instead, there will be a parade of lights. The Alberta Large Cars Christmas Cruise is taking place once again. This Read More

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    May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

    For those who love theatre and musicals, you don’t have to travel to Broadway to take in a show. Chinook High School has a VERY Canadian musical that opens tomorrow. BCN’s Naveen Day has the story.

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