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
This Friday the Lethbridge Hurricanes will be hosting their annual toque and Teddy Bear Toss at Enmax Centre when they take on the Saskatoon Blades. But before you head to the arena, Lethbridge Police Service Read More
For those who are less fortunate, there are a number of charities that are working to make Christmas merry for children. MyCityCare’s Shop of Wonders is one of those initiatives. BCN’s Naveen Day Read More
The Green ‘N Yellow Group has geared up for its annual Family Christmas initiative. Over the past eight years the organization has been asking the community to nominate a family or an individual who needs Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service is partnering with several community agencies to make Christmas more merry for those less fortunate. The fourth annual Charity Checkstop will be help on Saturday December 2nd from 11 until 3pm. Officers Read More
The staff from Avonlea Homes had one of their childhood dreams fulfilled Thursday morning – to go on a toy store shopping spree. Although the toys weren’t for themselves. Avonlea Homes raised $20,700 for the Angel Read More
A Lethbridge established non-profit group dedicated to rescuing victims of human trafficking just opened a new shelter in Mexico. Not4Sale has been around for 14 years and was spearheaded by Joy-Lynn Stickel of Parallel Church. Read More
Lethbridge Family Services’ 31st annual Angel Tree Christmas Campaign officially launched on Tuesday afternoon. Avonlea Homes is their new presenting sponsor for 2023, and they kicked off the initiative with a sizable donation to the cause. Read More
Many people in Lethbridge have been visiting Tim Hortons this week for more than just their daily double-doubles. The chain kicked off their inaugural National Holiday Smile Cookie week. With each $1.50 cookie purchase, 75 cents goes Read More
It’s that time of year when we need to start thinking about Christmas giving. But one organization is already ahead of the game. BCN’s Jeannette Rocher follows the Southern Alberta Bikers as they Read More
As you have heard on Bridge City News the Trudeau Liberals along with the Bloc shot down a Conservative motion to put a temporary carbon tax pause on ALL home heating. This carbon tax continues Read More
During the first snowfall of the season, our thoughts often turn to our homeless population. The Lethbridge Shelter says they will never turn anyone away…while other charities like Streets Alive Mission are looking for Read More
Lethbridge Family Services is launching an innovative Christmas-themed campaign called Suitcases for Kids. The objective of this initiative is to provide essential support for foster children during transitions between homes, as a suitcase often becomes Read More
A local not-for-profit that supports adults with developmental disabilities is giving back to the community in Magrath. SASH is a non-profit society that provides community access and home living supports to adults with developmental disabilities. Read More
Earlier this year, more than 500 Albertans took in a cooking class for a worthy cause. Umami shop in Lethbridge hosted an event called Cook for the STARS which was in support of STARS, which provides Read More
The YMCA along with the family of a young Lethbridge boy who was tragically killed in a pedestrian accident three years ago are partnering for the relaunch of a campaign to bring awareness to safe Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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’Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
