How are food banks able to keep up with demand?

Tim Rempel
Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization

Food insecurity has skyrocketed and deepened in Canada, driven by structural inequities and incomes that have not kept pace with a rising cost of living, and Lethbridge is no exception. Food banks work hard to respond to the needs of people in their local communities, but with food bank visits across Canada having doubled over the past six years, there are broader questions about what is driving that demand and how sustainable the current response can be.

Tinnitus: The Sound of Silence?

Glenn Hole
Thursday, September 24, 2026 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization

Is there ever such a thing as perfect silence? Tinnitus is the perception of sound when there is no actual external sound. For people with Tinnitus, it can be difficult to find silence, and tinnitus can fill even the quietest moments with unwanted sound. It’s like that ringing sound in your ears after a loud concert, after mowing the lawn, or using power tools. For most people, tinnitus isn’t problematic. When tinnitus becomes chronic, additional help may be needed.

Why Is There a Cardiac Crisis in Southern Alberta?

Crystal Elliott
Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization

Currently, southern Alberta is serviced by two regional hospitals located in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, and 14 other acute care/community healthcare centres in rural areas. Not one of these facilities is equipped to provide cutting-edge cardiac treatment (Calgary is the closest option) that could save many lives each year. Heart disease is the #2 cause of death in Canada. In southern Alberta it is the #1 cause of death. In fact, if you live in southern Alberta, you are 15.

Got a Gripe? Tell the World. How to air your grievances to the public.

Ken Moore
Thursday, October 8, 2026 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization

The speaker will discuss writing for public papers like the Lethbridge Herald, the difference between venting and advocating, restrictions on newspapers vs other outlets, and the anatomy of a good column. He will then explain why he started on Substack, what other outlets are available for free, and the golden rule for griping responsibly. Speaker: Ken Moore Ken Moore is a former News Director at CFAC Lethbridge Television. He worked in both radio and television as a news reporter covering both municipal and provincial politics.

Flyer to come