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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read More
