The Southern Alberta Toy Run is taking place tomorrow here in Lethbridge. This is the 43rd year of the event which brings together motorcycle riders from all over supporting a good cause. Dallas Harty is Read More
We’ve all heard the message – don’t text and drive. It still happens, however, and can sometimes have devastating consequences. One Lethbridge woman who was hit by a distracted driver, refuses to live her Read More
The Streets Alive Mission has put out an urgent call for clothing donations. The Mission’s People In Need or P.I.N. Bank makes a wide variety of clothing available to those in need. Read More
With Lethbridge in the midst of a summer heat wave, community agencies are working together to ensure our city’s most vulnerable stay hydrated. Currently local food banks are holding a water drive to satisfy Read More
In 2021 on Bridge City News, we brought you the story of Paul Bennett of Calgary. He spent years of his life being ridiculed over the appearance of his teeth. Fed up of the bullying, he Read More
Hours before they opened on Saturday June 15, the staff at Le Family Dental in Calgary arrived at their clinic and saw over 100 people lined up for complimentary dentistry services for the clinic’s inaugural Free Read More
If you’re experiencing a Big Mac attack, Wednesday May 8th was a great day to have one – it was McHappy Day. So if you are planning to hit the Golden Arches for some Two Read More
The Roxy Theatre in Coleman, Alberta has been nominated as one of 12 finalists for the National Trust for Canada’s “The Next Great Save” competition this year. The theatre itself is a National Historic Site Read More
Food scarcity is a growing issue across the country, and southern Alberta is no exception. Mac Nichol with the Lethbridge Food Bank says the issues they are experiencing are a double-edged sword…limited supply and Read More
Grad season is just around the corner, and that can sometimes mean big purchases for mom and dad. But as BCN’s Jeannette Rocher explains, a Lethbridge non-profit is once again helping students suit-up for Read More
There are just some items every child needs growing up. A bicycle is certainly one of them. That’s according to the Green N’ Yellow group which is holding their annual Bicycle BBQ fundraiser on Read More
If you happened to be near the bus loop outside the University of Lethbridge on Tuesday, you would have seen an unusual sight. It appeared to be a splash-and-play day, complete with an above ground Read More
A special event in support of victims of human trafficking getting back on their feet is taking place this Friday. Not4Sale is holding a fundraising gala in the hopes of raising $100,000. The group’s Read More
For many it’s the closest they’ll ever come to the feeling of being homeless. On Saturday, hundreds of people in Lethbridge had the opportunity to empathize with those who have no shelter this Read More
Christian organization Streets Alive Mission which helps many of our homeless in the city held their Coldest Night of the Year event over the weekend. It is one of their biggest fundraisers. Co-founder, Ken Kissick, Read More
Another special event is coming up this Saturday in Lethbridge. It is the Coldest Night of the Year walk. A fundraiser aimed at supporting vulnerable people in our community. There will actually be two walks Read More
Kindness Week kicked off on Monday. Volunteer Lethbridge was out at Lethbridge College to spread some kindness through handing out cookies and other treats. The organization was at the Centre Core to promote their new Read More
The “Care from the Heart” radio-a-thon was another huge success this year. Hundreds of folks and organizations helped raise more than half a million dollars for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation. Crystal Elliott, CEO of Read More
Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) says it has formed a partnership with Wellspring Alberta. It is a group that is focused on providing non-clinical supports for those who are battling cancer. With this new collaboration, Wellspring’Read More
Lethbridge police are ready to dip into some chilly waters for charity. The 2024 Lethbridge Polar Plunge will be taking place this Saturday at Henderson Lake Park. Constable Braylon Hyggen says the main goal is to Read More
The cold weather has created such a need for warm winter clothing for many of our most vulerable in Lethbridge. The folks at My City Care say they are collecting items to help those less Read More
The final numbers are in for donations received at a popular Christmas light display. The Attridge display collected donations of food and money in support of the Interfaith Foodbank and Angel Tree. Host of the Read More
Frostbite can occur within minutes in the coming days. Naturally, our thoughts turn to those who don’t have a comfortable warm place to go including many of the city’s most vulnerable. Ken Kissick Read More
A Lethbridge non-profit organization is breathing a huge sigh of relief today. Up until late Friday, a “stop order” was hanging over the operations of Streets Alive Mission. It was implemented by the City of Read More
As hard times have fallen on more families this year, Lethbridge Family Services is making one final push to ensure every child wakes up to a gift under the Christmas tree. By the time the Read More
Students at Champion Taekwon-do got some kicks out of a recent charitable initiative. The annual Kick-A-Thon saw students collect pledges and raise funds to purchase toys for the Salvation Army’s Toys for Tots campaign. Read More
If you like Christmas lights, make sure you head out to Mayor Magrath Drive South on Friday night. It will be lit up beautifully but not by Christmas Trees. At least 30 decorated semi-trucks from across Read More
The Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank is undergoing facility upgrades, with the installation of two new cold storage units. The project cost was approximately $140,000 with most of the contributions being donated by The Church of Jesus Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service is partnering with several community agencies this weekend to make Christmas better for those less fortunate. The fourth annual Charity Checkstop will be held tomorrow from 11am til 3pm. Officers will Read More
The Lethbridge Hurricanes are eagerly anticipating one of their special games this season. December 1 will be the 27th annual Toque and Teddy Toss as the Canes face off against the Saskatoon Blades. Fans attending can Read More
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