The friend of a Lethbridge woman who was held hostage at a downtown business last month is recalling the day she learned the news of the attack. To give back and to honour her friend in a special way, Alana Wheeler is hosting a blood and plasma drive as donating is a cause they are […]Read More
A fundraiser for those with breathing problems has hit a temporary roadblock here in Alberta. The Walk to Breathe initiative was created by an Edmonton man to raise funds for Alberta Lung. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, the man says he has to sit out this year’s festivities due to health issues, but is hoping […]Read More
In a response to support fleeing Ukrainian refugees to our city, the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta have awarded a cheque of $20,000 to Lethbridge Family Services. The money will go towards helping with medical costs, food, transportation and children’s items. An official with the foundation says the grant came from their community […]Read More
For the entire month of July, Bootsma Bakery is selling donuts with $0.50 from every donut sold being donated to the Terry Fox Foundation. This is all ahead of the 42nd annual Terry Fox Run coming up on September 18th. Owner Steven Bootsma says the design of the donut is inspired by the foundation’s colours. […]Read More
Putting a hot meal on the table has become increasingly difficult for many people. Late Tuesday afternoon, help arrived in Lethbridge in the form of $100,000 worth food from a food rescue. Scores of Lethbridge residents lined up at Highland Park Townhomes on Tuesday afternoon to receive at least $200 worth of food items donated […]Read More
After a fire ripped through the haunted mansion on the property of the Creepy Hollow tourist attraction in Warner, Alberta on May 13th, the workers are still coping with the devastation. But as Angela Stewart reports, thanks to a weekend fundraising event and a GoFundMe page, staff are hoping to raise enough funds to rebuild […]Read More
Claresholm is home to one of the only drop-in club houses in southern Alberta dedicated to people struggling with mental health issues. And for the first time in two years a fundraising 5K walk will be held in-person to support Sparta House. The event, called Sparta Stomp, hopes to raise awareness for mental health and […]Read More
The 11th annual Coaldale Family Fun Run gets underway next month. This year’s event will be held both in person and virtually. An official with the event says two dollars from each entry will be going to Rehobath Christian Ministries that supports people with disabilities. “We thought that was a worthy cause. They are also […]Read More
The Salvation Army provides critical humanitarian aid where they are most needed. You can make donations to the army which will be sent to help out those who have been displaced in Ukraine. Donald Bladen, the Community Ministries Officer for the Lethbridge Salvation Army, says the group has been out on the front lines to […]Read More
A local school in our city is giving back to the victims in Ukraine by collecting Toonies over the course of Lent, where the money will go towards humanitarian efforts. As Angela Stewart explains, the student teacher behind this small initiative, says she just wanted to be able to give in a special way.Read More
Teachers and staff members at Our Lady of the Assumption School have rallied together and are showing their support for the people of Ukraine. During their Spiritual Development Day, staff members donated to the school’s charity of choice, Development and Peace, with the funds going towards humanitarian efforts overseas. An official with the school says […]Read More
The Town of Raymond does not have a food bank. To help provide for locals in need the Free Pantry Society of Raymond which has been distributing hygiene and non-perishable food items to the town’s less fortunate in the form of little free pantries since 2020. According to the last census for the town in […]Read More
Owners of the Last Chance Cat Ranch in our city are speaking out after they were ordered to shut down or find a new location by the city. This comes as a neighbor brought forward multiple complaints and issues with the ranch. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, the group has until next February to vacate […]Read More
Elected officials and some officers of the Lethbridge Police Service took part in the polar plunge for the Special Olympics. After two years of the plunge being held virtually, organizers say they were happy to have a smaller group come out, bear the cold, and take a dip for a good cause. Constable Braylon Hyggen […]Read More
The Coldest Night of the Year event will be taking place this weekend. So far, the fundraiser by Streets Alive Mission has raised close to $50,000 with a $70,000 goal. Jennifer Lepko, the Director of Fund Development for Streets Alive, says there are a number of items the organization will be able purchase to help […]Read More
The 2022 STARS Lottery is officially up and running. One of the prizes this year includes a luxury dream home in Lethbridge. Angela Stewart got a special look inside and brings us more on the story behind this particular dream home. Read More
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference’s ‘Make Some Noise for Mental Health’ Campaign has officially kicked off. The annual event runs throughout 17 post secondary institutions across Alberta and Saskatchewan including our very own Lethbridge College promoting mental health awareness among student athletes. ACAC CEO Mark Kosak says this year is a little different. RBC is […]Read More
The Betty White Challenge was a huge success in our city. The Lethbridge & District Humane Society received lots of donations on January 17th in honour of the actress and on what would have been her 100th birthday. The Lethbridge & District Humane Society Manager Barb Grodzicky says they had great turnout. Grodzicky says they […]Read More
The annual Christmas Tree Collection program will be taking place Saturday. For over 20 years, the city has been partnering with local youth groups to keep the holiday spirit alive even after Christmas. This year Senator Buchanan Elementary School will be doing some collecting to fundraise for their school. The principal of the school says […]Read More
The results from the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign are in. The program which has been running for over a hundred years, was a huge success in 2021 receiving thousands of dollars. Community Ministries Officer for the Salvation Army in Lethbridge Donald Bladen explains how much they raised. Bladen says over the course of the next […]Read More
A southern Alberta dog rescue is under risk of closing its doors due to lack of support. This is especially bad news for the animals, given how low temperatures can get in our province. To say that Dawn MacDonald loves dogs is an understatement. Two years ago, she sold her house and moved in with […]Read More
The Stitch It Forward Society of Lethbridge is working hard to ensure that our city’s less fortunate stay warm during the cold temperatures we have been facing recently. The group was able to donate a large amount of blankets to our homeless population. As Micah Quinn explains, volunteers say since last week, the number of […]Read More
A local author is giving back to the community this holiday season, by donating copies of her book to the Lethbridge Family Services’ Angel Tree campaign. Angela Stewart sat down with Constance Douglas on her generous donation.Read More
You may had gotten a knock on your door this week from some Christmas carolers. Members of Pentecostal Church are in Lethbridge this week collecting donations to fund outreach programs through their church. But this year the carolers are collecting donations for a very important cause. Angela Stewart with more. Read More
The Canadian Yoga Institute is fundraising for a good cause in our community. The Lethbridge yoga institute is raising money for the new Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. Eighty-five per cent of the funds for the sales of yoga passes in the month of December will go towards the construction of the new centre. […]Read More
In the month of November, funds were raised to support those battling prostate and testicular cancer plus raise awareness of suicide prevention in men. This annual fundraiser is called Movember. All kinds of moustaches were grown for the campaign. As Micah Quinn explains, groups from the Town of Claresholm joined forces to grow their own […]Read More
Today is Giving Tuesday. The day has been touted as a global generosity movement in both Canada and the U.S. As Micah Quinn explains, the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta dished out Kindness Grants to 10 organizations in our region.Read More
An online musical competition is raising funds and awareness for those living with disabilities through a fun contest. L’Arche is an international organization that creates homes, programs and support networks for people with intellectual disabilities. Now in its second season, the Battle of the Fans lip-sync competition was created by L’Arche to raise funds. Teams […]Read More
Streets Alive Mission in Lethbridge is in need of men’s jeans and joggers. The Christian non-profit group said there is also a need for clean underwear, mittens, jackets, warm socks and blankets. Director of fund development for the Mission, Jennifer Lepko says, that once the temperatures plummet in our city, the need for warm […]Read More
Today is Random Act of Kindness Day. It is celebrated by community foundations across the country to acknowledge the power of small acts of kindness by encouraging people to pay it forward. The Executive Director for the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and southwestern Alberta, Charleen Davidson, says this is just one small way to help […]Read More
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