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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Chinook High School stages Anne of Green Gables…The Musical
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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Smile Cookie campaign raises nearly $76k in Lethbridge
This year’s Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign has broken records in our region, with the funds directed to Green Shirt...
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Public-artwork in spotlight following charges against Lethbridge man
Lethbridge organizations are responding to serious criminal charges laid against a local man amid public concern over a possible connection...
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Lethbridge Police investigating house party shooting, seeking witnesses
Lethbridge Police are asking for the public’s help as they continue to investigate a shooting at a westside home. Just...
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Poppy campaign donates $30,000 for veteran service dogs
Have you heard about training dog for veterans? Veterans in Alberta who are dealing with Operational Stress Injuries and/or Post-Traumatic...
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Public-artwork in spotlight following charges against Lethbridge man
Lethbridge organizations are responding to serious criminal charges laid against a local man amid public concern over a possible connection...
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Poppy campaign donates $30,000 for veteran service dogs
Have you heard about training dog for veterans? Veterans in Alberta who are dealing with Operational Stress Injuries and/or Post-Traumatic...
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Truck lottery drives support for Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation
For truck lovers who also enjoy supporting causes that benefit the community, especially in health care. The Chinook Regional Hospital...
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Seniors centers face off in friendly “Battle of the Brews” fundraiser
Folks from the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization are facing off against those from the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre in a friendly...
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Future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire&EMS system remains uncertain
The future of our city’s integrated Fire and Emergency Medical Service is still very much up in the air. City...
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