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
According to Food Banks Canada’s annual HungerCount report that was released Thursday morning, more than 116,300 Albertans visited a food bank in March 2021. That reflects a 30 percent increase from previous years. Executive Director with the Interfaith Food Bank, Danielle McIntyre says, increased demand, plus rising costs due to inflation created by pandemic-related spending […]Read More
Operation Red Nose will not be held in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba this year. The reason? High COVID-19 numbers. Operation Red Nose is a non-profit group that promotes responsible behaviour to prevent impaired driving by providing a volunteer chauffeur service during the Christmas holidays. Marie-Chantal Fortin, with Operation Red Nose, says each community was […]Read More
Here’s an update to a story we brought you last week. A Lethbridge Police Service officer pulled off a pull up fundraiser over the weekend to raise money for first responders. As Micah Quinn explains, this challenge gave him just a few calluses.Read More
A Lethbridge police officer is looking to raise funds and spread awareness for first responder mental health. As Micah Quinn explains, the constable will be attempting a feat of strength over a 24-hour period to support those who need the help. You can donate to the fundraiser by visiting https://www.facebook.com/donate/220297013361459/Read More
Axe throwers donned their best pink outfits for the theme of Mean Girls Day on October 3rd for the Burn Battle 2021 Fundraiser. As Micah Quinn explains, axe throwers came out to participate in the fundraiser to benefit a worthwhile cause. Below are the names of the winners: That’s So Fetch Award (best pink outfit) […]Read More
It was McHappy Day at McDonald’s restaurants across the country. The event raises money annually for the Ronald McDonald House charities. As Micah Quinn explains, organizations within southern Alberta got in on the action as well.Read More
It’s Smile Cookie Week at Tim Hortons across Canada. For $1.00 you can buy a chocolate chip cookie, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to charities across Canada. In Lethbridge, the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation will be receiving the proceeds from cookies sold. The Foundation’s Executive Director, Jason Vandenhoek, says the money […]Read More
United Way of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is celebrating a milestone anniversary this week. United Way Lethbridge has been around for 80 years helping serve those in our community. The organization kicked off its anniversary with a flag raising ceremony outside City Hall Monday morning. The United Way of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has […]Read More
Streets Alive Mission has unveiled a new mosaic on the southside of their building thanks to a partnership with the University of Lethbridge’s Integrated Management Experience. Over the span of 3 months, the Mosaic was created with tiles that were used to create the larger image. Community members who bought a tile would upload […]Read More
A 71-year-old Stirling man is biking to fight kids cancer. This is the second year in a row he’ll be raising money for the Great Cycle Challenge Canada, with all of the proceeds going towards a great Canadian charity. Micah Quinn has the details.Read More
Are you looking for a way to beat the heat and rehydrate? Tim Hortons is running its annual Camp Day on Wednesday, raising money in an effort to send youth in our community to summer camps. Over 30 kids between the ages of 12 to 16 from southern Alberta are able to develop new skills, […]Read More
Muscular Dystrophy Canada is providing $366,000 to Alberta Precision Laboratories to begin screening newborns for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). SMA is a rare genetic condition that causes muscle weakness. The test, which is part of a one-year pilot initiative, will be added to Alberta’s Newborn Metabolic Screening Program which currently screens newborns for 21 conditions. […]Read More
Canadian Blood Services is calling for an additional 23,000 blood donors across Canada by the end of the month to replenish their blood inventory. At Lethbridge’s plasma donor centre, Business Development Manager Brenna Scott says the shortage in supply is being felt due to the easement of COVID-19 restrictions. If you are in southern Alberta […]Read More
Even though school is out for summer, local law enforcement agencies have joined forces to bring forth an initiative designed to help children start off the next school year right. Organizers say the program this fall will help provide students with a new pair of shoes so they can start the new school year […]Read More
With the extreme heat wave, the City of Lethbridge has opened up a few locations around the downtown that people can access to get water and take a break in the air conditioning. Emergency Preparedness Manager, Luke Palmer, says along with the opening of facilities for people to visit, organizations have received water to […]Read More
This summer you can compete in a three leg series including cycle, walking and running in support of Special Olympics Alberta. With COVD-19 keeping the fundraiser virtual, participants will be able to track their process through an app. This year’s goal is set at $50,000 dollars. Southwest Region Chair for Alberta Law Enforcement Torch […]Read More
With Stage 3 of Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan around the corner, the need for support for charity organizations hasn’t gone away. That’s why the United Way of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has reopened a stream of funding for these organizations. Roughly $80,000 is available to organizations in the region to support clients in […]Read More
Southern Alberta is currently in the middle of a heat wave that is bringing above normal temperatures to most of the province. Along with the heat, comes dangers for people out in the sun without the proper protection including Lethbridge’s vulnerable population. Bill Ginther, Executive Director of the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen, says they are taking […]Read More
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