The Foundation
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation
The 32nd annual Stringam Christmas Tree Festival brings southern Albertans together to celebrate the holiday season while raising vital funds for health care in our region.
Every ticket purchased, auction bid placed, and sponsorship pledged directly supports priority equipment and key programs at the Chinook Regional Hospital, ensuring exceptional care is always close to home.
Free Public Viewing Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Low-sensory viewing: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Enjoy Christmas Tree Lane, a scavenger hunt, selfie-booth, crafts in Santa’s Workshop, and complimentary hot drinks and cookies. Free fun includes Story Time with Mrs. Claus, face painting, and visits with Santa featuring Aspire Photography photos.
Free Public Viewing Time: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Low-sensory viewing: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Features Christmas Tree Lane, passport prize game, scavenger hunt, Santa’s Workshop, live stage entertainment with music by Rob Habetler, and complimentary hot drinks and treats. Seniors can also join the High Tea (tickets required).
Ongoing activities:
HighTea - 2 seatings @ 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM
Registration required: limited seating
Santa's Workshop: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Free Public Viewing Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Browse local vendors during Shop & Sip with Happy Hour drinks, plus live broadcasts from WILD 95.5 & B93.3. Includes Christmas Tree Lane, passport game, scavenger hunt, selfie-booth, and complimentary warm drinks and treats.
Ongoing activities:
Wild 95.5 & B93.3 on location 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Shop & Sip - shop from local vendors while sipping a beverage
Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce Mix & Mingle
Free Public Viewing Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Gala & Auction Reception & Tree Viewing: 5:30 PM

Your support ensures our healthcare teams have the resources needed to deliver life-saving care across southern Alberta.
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32nd Annual Stringam Law Christmas Tree Festival
Murray Auto Group Donates $1,000,000 to Bringing Hearts Home Campaign
This gift represents another important step forward in the Foundation’s $30 million Bringing Hearts Home Cardiac Campaign.
Local periodontist and his wife donate to Cardiac Centre of Excellence
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is proud to announce a generous $100,000 donation from Karen and Dr. Troy Basarab.