The 2025 edition of the Christmas Tree Festival raised a record amount of money for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation. (Photo: Excite Lethbridge)

By David Opinko

Christmas Tree Festival raises record $275,000

Nov 20, 2025 | 1:22 PM

The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF) is proud to announce that this year’s Christmas Tree Festival was a great success.

Approximately $275,000 will support the Foundation’s Greatest Need Fund.

The fund helps to ensure care remains close to home by supporting priority equipment, patient programs, and emerging healthcare needs.

Around 8,450 people came out to special events that included a Family Day Brunch with Santa, Seniors’ Day High Tea, Community Day, and the closing Gala & Auction Fundraiser.