Christmas Tree Festival 2025

31st Annual Stringam Christmas Tree Festival

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The 31st Annual Stringam Christmas Tree Festival, a beloved holiday tradition in Southern Alberta, is set to be bigger and brighter than ever this year. The festival will take place November 16–19, 2025 at the Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre, offering more space, expanded activities, and a vibrant festival atmosphere for all to enjoy. The festival remains free and open to the public, with new ticketed experiences.

Expanded Festival Highlights: Each day of the festival will showcase a unique focus, ensuring something for everyone:

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Family Day (Sunday) - Crafts in Santa’s Workshop, face painting, Santa visits, Storytime with Mrs. Claus, and more—plus the newly added Brunch with Santa (ticket required). 

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Seniors Day (Monday) - A day designed to bring joy and connection to seniors with complimentary High Tea (free, registration required), entertainment, and festive activities. 

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Business Day (Tuesday) - Celebrate community connections and local enterprise at the Rotary Club Speaker Series Luncheon (ticket required), the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce Mix & Mingle, and a festive holiday market with local vendors.

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Reduced Sensory Viewing (Wednesday) - A quieter, low-stimulation environment for families and individuals who benefit from a more inclusive experience, including Santa visits and Storytime with Mrs. Claus. 

The festival culminates on Wednesday, November 19, with the signature Gala & Auction Fundraiser, featuring a champagne reception, silent auction, and live auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees and curated items. Proceeds from the Gala directly support the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF), providing vital resources for patient care in Southern Alberta.

Sponsorships and tickets available now:

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Thank you to our amazing partners!

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Bringing Hearts Home | Awareness Event at The Pin!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sid Tams and the owners of The Pin in Taber for hosting a wonderful awareness evening in support of the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign!
 
By bringing together community supporters and generously providing supper for all attendees, the evening was made even more special with Dr. Sayeh Zielke sharing an update on the campaign's progress.
 
Events like this are a powerful reminder of how our community comes together to help bring hearts closer to home. 
 
Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to raising awareness for this important cause!

Balog Charity Cattle Auction | Thank You!

We want to extend another big thankyou to Bob Balog, Balog Auctions, and everyone who participated in the annual Balog Charity Cattle Auction Sale last month.
 
Our staff even had the opportunity to watch the auction live and hand out cookies to the wonderful buyers - thank you for all of your support over the years!

Southern Alberta Accounting Firm MNP Donates $175,000 to Proposed Cardiac Centre of Excellence

Lethbridge, AB – March 11, 2025:
 
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF), on behalf of its Board of Directors and the Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet, is pleased to announce a generous donation commitment of $175,000 from the Lethbridge partners of MNP Canada in support of the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign.
 
“MNP is proud to support the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign as it aligns with our commitment to community well-being,” said David Muryn on behalf of MNP and its partners.. “The opportunity to bring top-tier cardiac care closer to home is important to our firm, our clients, and the broader community. We wholeheartedly endorse the vision for enhanced interventional treatment outlined by Dr. Sayeh Zielke and her colleagues, and we encourage others to contribute to this critical initiative.”
 
The tax-receipt-eligible donation from MNP contributes to the $30 million fundraising campaign, which spans a 30-month period from September 2024 to February 2027.

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The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is the leading philanthropic partner for Chinook Regional Hospital and surrounding healthcare facilities. With the support of generous donors, we drive innovation and fund state-of-the-art equipment.