Mail strike impacting Chinook Hospital’s fundraising efforts

Just days after the Canada Post workers’ strike began, many across the country are feeling its impact. It’s not just individuals missing bill payments or regular mail—businesses, institutions, and charitable organizations are also being affected.

The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is facing challenges, as they move forward with key campaigns such as the Christmas Tree Festival Gala on November 19, 2025, and their annual year-end “Lights of Hope” campaign.

This campaign raises critical funds for equipment, special projects, and programs that directly benefit patients and families at Chinook Regional Hospital and throughout Southern Alberta. Crystal Elliott, CEO with the hospital, shares more on how the strike is affecting their work.

Anyone wishing to donate can go to chr.foundation.ca, call (403) 388-6001 or stop by their office at Chinook Regional Hospital right in the atrium.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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