The shortage of pain and fever medication for kids has been a stressful time for families. This has not only put a strain on the hospitals but also pharmaceutical staff who carry the medication. The owner of the Medicine Shoppe near the Chinook Regional Hospital says during the fall season, they really struggled to keep […]Read More
Each year the Green N Yellow group hosts an initiative called the Children’s Bicycle BBQ. This year the organization is hoping to giveaway 50 bikes to kids this year. The Green N Yellow group is an organization that gives back to the community by hosting events to raise money and awareness for people who fall […]Read More
A few players from the Lethbridge Hurricanes were able to give back to some kids in a special way on Monday. Teddy bears that were thrown on the ice during the Canes annual Toque and Teddy Toss game Friday were handed out to children this afternoon at the Audiology and Children’s Allied Health Services unit. […]Read More
Halloween is on Monday night and Alberta RCMP are offering tips and tricks on how to help keep our kids safe while they are out trick or treating. Sergeant Darrin Turnbull with the Traffic Division of the RCMP has some suggestions. “Costumes that are bright in color, lighter in color, and if they’re not, […]Read More
Raising a family has its fair share of challenges, especially when you have teenagers. Ken Swarner wrote a book filled with parenting tips. The book is called Why did God Give My Kids Free Will? He Could Have Waited Until They Moved Out. As a father himself, Ken says it is important to let life’s […]Read More
This is the time of year when many parents think of sending their kids to summer camp. There is a unique camp near Lomond, Alberta called the Southern Alberta Bible Camp where youngsters not only learn about archery and canoeing but also about the good news of God’s word. Tonia Martens is with SABC and […]Read More
Construction on a new playground in Galt Gardens will soon begin after the city was awarded $375,000 from the Government of Canada’s Revitalization fund. The money will be on a 75 to 25 per cent basis meaning the city will be putting forward over $100,000 for the inclusive playground. The facility will feature a rubber […]Read More
This week marks Mental Health week across Canada and Woods Homes in Lethbridge wants to promote awareness around mental health in our children. Woods Homes provides around the clock support to children, youth, and families and the organization hopes to kick down barriers surrounding mental health. An official with Woods Homes says they have seen […]Read More
The final numbers are in for the Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign for 2021. Lethbridge numbers came in at 2,335 and 80,121 Albertans completed their own shoeboxes. This is a seven per cent increase compared to 2020. Frank King, the news media relations manager for Samaritan’s Purse, made the trip down to El Salvador and […]Read More
The Lethbridge Pronghorns and Big Brothers and Big Sisters are teaming up next month for an exciting mentorship program. As Angela Stewart explains, a former athlete of the Pronghorns who is now a member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters says this is an exciting opportunity. Read More
Family Literacy Day is coming up and officials with ABC Life Literacy of Canada say it’s really important to take a couple of minutes everyday to do something that involves learning. Program Director, Elizabeth Robinson, has some tips to improve learning for both kids and adults. For Literacy Day this year, ABC has a campaign […]Read More
A Lethbridge family whose members recently became Canadian citizens says it was a long and grueling process. But Angela Stewart explains, the family says they wouldn’t have had it any other way and are happy to call Lethbridge home. 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 Buchanan Elementary School will be doing some collecting to fundraise for their school. The principal of the school says […]Read More
Kids from Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School went out on Wednesday morning to spread some much needed Christmas cheer. The students made their way to the St. Therese Villa assisted living facility and spent some time caroling for seniors inside. Over 100 students sang for our seniors during the event.Read More
Are you looking for a fun way to spend the weekend? A kids entrepreneur market will be taking place on Saturday. It will consist of 26 kid vendors ranging in ages from 4 to 14. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lethbridge Fish and Game Association hut in Kinsmen Park. […]Read More
Kids in Lethbridge were at Henderson Lake today enjoying the great outdoors on the roving gyms. As Micah Quinn explains, the Lethbridge Sport Council has been bringing out the equipment for the past few years giving locals the chance to become a little more active.Read More
Are you looking for a way to keep your kids busy this summer? Lethbridge College has announced registration is now open for summer camps. These camps include everything from carpentry and welding, to learning about the ecosystem or technologies, all the way to Kodiak sports camps. Jason Donkersgoed, Director of Business Development at Lethbridge […]Read More
Children who have never registered for hockey before are about to lace up their skates. The First Shift program allows kids to be introduced to hockey for the first time and have some fun. Micah Quinn has the details.Read More
Paediatricians across southern Alberta are working together to bring the very first Vaccine Confidence Clinic to the province. Family physicians are encouraged to refer parents and their children. With those 12 and up being eligible for the shot, many parents have questions. A southern Alberta Paediatric Infectious Disease Specialist says the most common concern for […]Read More
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