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 MMA event to take place in Lethbridge this Saturday

MMA event to take place in Lethbridge this Saturday

Naveen Day February 15, 2023

An amateurs’ mixed martial arts event is set to take place on Saturday February 18.  Rumble in the Cage 64 plans to give spectators some knock-out action at  Exhibition Park. And according to promoter Lee Mein, the event is in support of a charitable cause. President of the Green and Yellow Group Michael Gervais says […]Read More

 Radio-A-Thon brings in over $255,000

Radio-A-Thon brings in over $255,000

Micah Quinn February 13, 2023

The final numbers are in for the 13th annual Care From the Heart Radio-A-Thon that took place last week. A grand total of over $255,000 was raised for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation to distribute out to the greatest needs of the Lethbridge hospital. The goal was $250,000 for the initiative. The funds will go […]Read More

 CRHF hoping to raise $250,000 for Radio-A-Thon

CRHF hoping to raise $250,000 for Radio-A-Thon

Micah Quinn February 8, 2023

The 13th annual Care From the Heart Radio-A-Thon is back on Thursday. The annual event is a chance for local radio stations to chat live on air with nurses, doctors, and donors to talk about the impacts that donations from the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation have on the community. Allan Bartolcic, the executive director of […]Read More

 Canadians pack just over 415,000 shoeboxes for children in need

Canadians pack just over 415,000 shoeboxes for children in need

Micah Quinn February 6, 2023

It was another record-breaking year in the packing of shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. A total of 415,072 shoeboxes were packed with care by Canadians. Along with 88,717 of those being put together by Albertans. That is an increase of 11 per cent compared to 2021. Lethbridge also came up huge with 2150 shoeboxes. Frank […]Read More

 Local grocer, eatery to host cooking class in support of STARS

Local grocer, eatery to host cooking class in support of

Naveen Day January 31, 2023

Since 2013, Umami Shop in Lethbridge has been hosting cooking classes where participants can purchase a meal kit which includes all the ingredients portioned out, and cook along with the host.  In 2016, the business made the classes available to accommodate more participants.  Patricia Luu, owner of Umami Shop say the cooking classes are the […]Read More

 One year anniversary of convoy to Coutts observed, funds raised for four accused

One year anniversary of convoy to Coutts observed, funds raised

Naveen Day January 30, 2023

It’s been a year since the sound of honking horns made its way to the Coutts border in protest of public health mandates. And now, a convoy has done it again.  This time, it’s not just to observe the one-year anniversary of the convoy to Coutts, it’s in order to raise funds for four men […]Read More

 Total of 3,571 children receive a gift from Angel Tree

Total of 3,571 children receive a gift from Angel Tree

Micah Quinn January 17, 2023

The final numbers are in from the Angel Tree campaign here in Lethbridge. A total of 3,571 children were able to receive a special gift under the tree this past Christmas season. A total of 300 more kids were helped out in 2022 compared to the previous year. Michelle Gallucci, the director for Angel Tree, […]Read More

 Three new grant programs open for applications

Three new grant programs open for applications

Micah Quinn January 16, 2023

The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta announced three new grant program applications. The funds will go to charities throughout SW Alberta. The Community Priorities fund will dish out $550,000, and the Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life will give out $200,000. The Youth in Action grant will be the third grant accepting […]Read More

 Government funding supporting charities

Government funding supporting charities

Angela Stewart January 6, 2023

Thanks to an initiative from the federal government, $400-million will be invested into local community foundations, Red Crosses and United Way’s across the country. Charleen Davidson, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Lethbridge explains what the support from the Community Services Recovery Fund will be going towards.   “These funds are to help the […]Read More

 Shoes for Kids announces expansion due to increased demand

Shoes for Kids announces expansion due to increased demand

Micah Quinn January 4, 2023

The Shoes for Kids campaign was started as a way to provide new pairs of shoes for children in our community who’s families are struggling. The initiative has since expanded to include all year access for students who are in need of some much needed footwear. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, officials from the nonprofit […]Read More

 Nearly $11,000 raised for Lethbridge Food Bank in Tri-High Food Drive

Nearly $11,000 raised for Lethbridge Food Bank in Tri-High Food

Micah Quinn December 22, 2022

A donation of around $11,000 is headed to the Lethbridge Food Bank. The Tri-High Food Drive is an initiative by students from Winston Churchill, Chinook High School, and the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute. The schools joined forces to raise food and cash donations. Chinook High School took top spot in the competition with students collecting 752 […]Read More

 Donations needed for Salvation Army’s Christmas campaigns

Donations needed for Salvation Army’s Christmas campaigns

Micah Quinn December 19, 2022

  The Salvation Army is a Christian organization which helps support vulnerable people in over 400 communities in Canada. Here in Lethbridge, the final push for the army’s Christmas Kettle and Toys for Tots campaigns is in full swing. Video Journalist Micah Quinn chatted with staff from the non-profit who say they are well below […]Read More

 Teams fundraise to get volunteer a car

Teams fundraise to get volunteer a car

Jeannette Rocher December 16, 2022

Anyone who has kids in sports in Lethbridge probably knows Cindy Adachi. She’s become an extended member of the youth sports family because of her unique gift of volunteering her time to capture moments on the field and the ice with her camera. This time, however, it was Adachi’s turn to be gifted when she […]Read More

 Angel Tree approaching final days before Christmas

Angel Tree approaching final days before Christmas

Micah Quinn December 14, 2022

Officials from the Angel Tree campaign in Lethbridge are making one last big push for toy donations. Sparkling gifts are still needed to bring Christmas cheer to kids and families in need. Michelle Gallucci, the director of Angel Tree says this is a vital time as we draw closer to Christmas. “We have the last […]Read More

 Local food banks to benefit from Holiday Food Drive

Local food banks to benefit from Holiday Food Drive

Micah Quinn December 12, 2022

Christmas is fast approaching and usually it’s a time to sit down, enjoy a meal and spread some holiday cheer with our loved ones. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for many families in Lethbridge. Food banks across Canada have experienced over 1.5 million visits in March of 2022 alone. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, an […]Read More

 Lethbridge Police officers to serve up pizzas for fundraiser

Lethbridge Police officers to serve up pizzas for fundraiser

Naveen Day December 7, 2022

Cops, Pops and Pizza, a Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) fundraiser, is set for this Friday from 4-8 p.m. at Boston Pizza South along Mayor Magrath Drive. There will be police and military vehicles on display and officers will be serving customers, selling merchandise – stuffed animals – and collecting donations for Special Olympics. Director […]Read More

 Lethbridge Police Service host 3rd annual Charity Check Stop this weekend

Lethbridge Police Service host 3rd annual Charity Check Stop this

Angela Stewart November 29, 2022

This weekend Lethbridge Police will be setting up a Charity Check Stop at the ENMAX Centre where officers will be accepting donations of new unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items. It’s all part of the Christmas Hope campaign. This is the 3rd annual check stop and Constable Stewart Kambeitz says this event is a great way […]Read More

 Toy Toss set to benefit kids

Toy Toss set to benefit kids

Micah Quinn November 24, 2022

Toys are set to be tossed here in southern Alberta on Friday evening for a good cause. Prior to the Coaldale Night of Lights Parade, the first ever Coaldale Emergency Services Toy Toss will be put on by emergency services personnel. Officials are encouraging parade watchers to toss a toy at volunteers which will then […]Read More

 Shop of Wonders spreading holiday cheer

Shop of Wonders spreading holiday cheer

Micah Quinn November 22, 2022

Children and families in need during the holiday season now have access to their favourite toys that they otherwise may not have been able to afford. The Shop of Wonders is a toy shop where children can hand pick their favourite items for free. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held […]Read More

 Over $10,000 donation for food banks in Lethbridge

Over $10,000 donation for food banks in Lethbridge

Micah Quinn November 9, 2022

A healthy donation has made its way to our two food banks here in Lethbridge. A total of over $10,000 was raised and given to officials at the Lethbridge and Interfaith Food Banks by staff from the Lethbridge Curling Club. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, representatives from the Lethbridge Food Bank say this money will […]Read More

 ‘Tis the season to pack a shoebox

‘Tis the season to pack a shoebox

Micah Quinn November 7, 2022

Children in West Africa, Central America and now Ukraine are to set to receive some much needed blessings in the form of a shoebox. Operation Christmas Child is now underway. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has the story on the annual campaign by the Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse and how you can pack a shoebox […]Read More

 Event to raise funds for Women and Youth Centre in Nigeria

Event to raise funds for Women and Youth Centre in

Micah Quinn October 31, 2022

The sweet sounds of piano playing and tasty desserts are on the docket for a special fundraiser in Lethbridge on November 19 at St. Augustine’s Church Hall. Organizers of the event are hoping to raise funds for the development of a Women and Youth Centre in the village of Ogan, Nigeria. This project is being […]Read More

 Lowe’s Canada Heroes campaign kicks off in Lethbridge September 1

Lowe’s Canada Heroes campaign kicks off in Lethbridge September 1

Naveen Day August 31, 2022

Canadians shopping for home improvement products through the month of September are going to be given an opportunity to help out their local community. Now in its fifth year, Lowe’s Canada is bringing back its Heroes campaign from September 1-30.  Through this community effort, Lowe’s will match 50 percent of the funds raised, up to […]Read More

 Friend of hostage survivor to host blood drive in her honour

Friend of hostage survivor to host blood drive in her

Angela Stewart August 4, 2022

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

 Walk To Breathe fundraiser going virtual

Walk To Breathe fundraiser going virtual

Micah Quinn July 20, 2022

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

 Community Foundation of Lethbridge supports refugees through $20,000 grant

Community Foundation of Lethbridge supports refugees through $20,000 grant

Angela Stewart July 8, 2022

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

 Terry Fox donuts available at Bootsma Bakery, proceeds donated to foundation

Terry Fox donuts available at Bootsma Bakery, proceeds donated to

Angela Stewart July 8, 2022

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

 Food rescue organization distributes $100K of food to Lethbridge residents

Food rescue organization distributes $100K of food to Lethbridge residents

Naveen Day June 22, 2022

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

 Weekend fundraiser takes place at Creepy Hollow

Weekend fundraiser takes place at Creepy Hollow

Angela Stewart June 20, 2022

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

 Stomping out the stigma of mental illness with Sparta Stomp 2022

Stomping out the stigma of mental illness with Sparta Stomp

Jeannette Rocher April 19, 2022

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

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