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Thousands of dollars collected in annual Rita’s Run Lethbridge

Angela Stewart July 7, 2023

A recent fundraiser called Rita’s Run has collected $25,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Lethbridge chapter. The event paid tribute to Rita Giardettti, a woman who lost her battle with mental illness. Sandra Read More

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Shoes for Kids YQL foundation thanks local donators

Angela Stewart November 23, 2022

The Shoes for Kids YQL Foundation continues to hand out shoes to kids in need all over southwestern Alberta. Now the foundation is saying thank you after receiving a couple of donations that will help Read More

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Streets Alive Mission in need of donations

Angela Stewart November 7, 2022

A Lethbridge non-for-profit group says they are in need of donations especially with the big dump of snow we received overnight. Streets Alive Mission’s pin bank, which offers clothing to our most vulnerable, is Read More

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Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden opens new Bunka Centre

Angela Stewart July 15, 2022

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden celebrated their grand opening of the newly finished Bunka Centre. The ceremony was celebrated on the 55th anniversary of the gardens Thursday which drew out many from around the community to Read More

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Streets Alive Mission looking for donations as warm weather approaches

Angela Stewart July 5, 2022

Streets Alive Mission is in need of donations especially with the warmer weather upon us. The mission says there are about 200 people currently living on the street who need basic items like shoes and clothing Read More

Lethbridge

Western Tractor to host ‘Free FryDay’ donation drive to support

Angela Stewart June 16, 2022

More tasty fries are on the menu beginning Friday in Lethbridge. McCain Foods and Western Tractor are teaming up for a ‘Free FryDay’ donation drive. It is a fundraiser for Ukrainian refugees. If you visit Read More

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Southern Alberta Bikers roll through Lethbridge for Teddy Bear parade

Angela Stewart May 6, 2022

Expect to hear some loud engines this weekend as the Southern Alberta Bikers will be hitting the streets for the Motorcycle Awareness and Teddy Bear parade. The group is expected to roll through the streets Read More

Lethbridge News

Lethbridge Fire Department donates surplus supplies to Ukraine

Micah Quinn April 11, 2022

Staff from the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services showcased five pallets of fire fighting equipment supplies on Monday afternoon that will be sent to help firefighters in Ukraine. A few of the items include medical Read More

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Lethbridge Fire Department to send items for Ukraine

Micah Quinn March 22, 2022

Lethbridge City Council unanimously approved the Lethbridge Fire Department to donate expired or surplus items to support the war in Ukraine. Life cycled medical kits, expired disposable wound care items, and personnel protective equipment will Read More

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Medical supplies and medication needed for Ukraine

Micah Quinn March 16, 2022

A Lethbridge group is asking for some much needed donations for the people of Ukraine who are struggling as the war with Russia rages on. The group calling themselves Lethbridge Assistance for Ukraine is asking Read More

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Toonie Tuesday initiative being held at local school for Ukraine

Angela Stewart March 15, 2022

A local school in our city is giving back to the victims in Ukraine by collecting Toonies over the course of Lent, where the money will go towards humanitarian efforts. As Angela Stewart explains, the Read More

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Town of Vegreville lending a helping hand to Ukraine

Angela Stewart March 15, 2022

The Town of Vegreville Alberta has a large contingent of Ukrainian people. The mayor of the town says the war in Ukraine is really affecting many in his community. Tim MacPhee says many of their Read More

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Local school staff donate to charity to help Ukraine

Angela Stewart March 14, 2022

Teachers and staff members at Our Lady of the Assumption School have rallied together and are showing their support for the people of Ukraine. During their Spiritual Development Day, staff members donated to the school’Read More

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The Last Chance Cat Ranch ordered to close down by

Angela Stewart March 7, 2022

Owners of the Last Chance Cat Ranch in our city are speaking out after they were ordered to shut down or find a new location by the city. This comes as a neighbor brought forward Read More

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Creating chili to help out food banks

Micah Quinn February 17, 2022

On Family Day, Food Banks Alberta is hoping to connect the community together through a bowl of chili. The Together at the Table event is looking to highlight the stat that there has been a 29 Read More

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Radio-A-Thon hoping to raise $275,000

Micah Quinn February 10, 2022

The annual Care From the Heart Radio-A-Thon is taking place Thursday. The event will raise money for the Chinook Regional Hospital. Throughout the day, local radio stations chat with doctors, nurses, administrators, and donors to Read More

Lethbridge Money News

Significant donation for Lethbridge Family Services

Micah Quinn January 28, 2022

The pandemic has brought with it large changes on how we access mental health resources in our city. Lethbridge Family Services received a huge donation of funds on Friday to offset some of those issues. Read More

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Supply chain issues affecting Lethbridge Foodbank

Angela Stewart January 25, 2022

Supply chain issues are not only affecting food in the grocery stores, but it seems to also be affecting food banks. Officials at the Interfaith Foodbank in Lethbridge say so far they were doing okay Read More

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Over $10,000 in donations for Concerts in Care

Micah Quinn January 20, 2022

Seniors from Alberta are set to receive some much needed music. This is thanks in part to over $10,000 in donations for the Concerts in Care program. The Health Arts Society of Alberta says that during Read More

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This year’s Christmas Tree Collection donations will go towards local

Angela Stewart January 14, 2022

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

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Salvation Army Kettle Campaign raises around 200k in donations

Angela Stewart January 14, 2022

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

Alberta Lethbridge News

Lethbridge Foodbank stocked with food thanks to donations prior to

Angela Stewart January 4, 2022

  The shelves are stocked with food at the Lethbridge Foodbank. Officials say they received lots of support this year especially during the recent Christmas holiday season. Mac Nichol with the Foodbank says besides the Read More

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Over $93,000 raised for Poppy Campaign

Micah Quinn December 22, 2021

The results are in for the Lethbridge Legion’s annual Poppy Campaign. Over $93,000 was donated which surpassed the legion’s goal of $90,000. As Video Journalist Micah Quinn explains, the money will be distributed to a Read More

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Over $1-million received by YWCA Harbour House

Micah Quinn December 17, 2021

The YWCA Harbour House received two very large donations. The cheques were presented to the organization from Royal LePage’s Royal Gala totaling over $1.1-million over more than two decades. As Micah Quinn explains, staff Read More

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Toy drive to help out group home youth

Micah Quinn December 13, 2021

A local not-for-profit group called Rise Above hosted a fundraising event Sunday afternoon for underprivileged kids and families who are in need. The funds will go towards 40 group home youth in our city. As Micah Read More

Lethbridge News

AMA ready to ‘Stack To Sack Hunger’

Micah Quinn December 10, 2021

Stack To Sack Hunger Day is ready to reel in a large amount of food for Albertans in need. On December 12th, you can drive up to the Alberta Motor Association building in Lethbridge and Read More

Lethbridge News

Shop of Wonders ready to give Christmas joy

Micah Quinn December 3, 2021

It’s time for another edition of the Shop of Wonders. The program allows for those who are in need in our city to pick out gifts in a large shop for the Christmas season. Read More

Community Events Lethbridge News

Lethbridge house brings Christmas joy

Micah Quinn November 29, 2021

The spirit of Christmas was in the air at a house in West Lethbridge on Sunday night. An annual initiative called Christmas With The Caldwells is giving back to those who need it the most. Read More

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Lethbridge Soup Kitchen staying afloat with donations

Micah Quinn November 19, 2021

The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen has faced recent financial struggles and for a while there was a thought that the kitchen would shut down. The kitchen doesn’t rely on government funding to stay afloat. As Read More

Lethbridge News

Poppy campaign underway with new donation options

Micah Quinn October 28, 2021

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the poppy, and the Lethbridge Legion has instituted a whole new way for people to be able to donate. As Micah Quinn explains, this year is also about Read More

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