Glass House Haunting raises $22K for youth programming

Posted on November 12, 2026 by Ryan Dahlman

By Anna Smith
Southern Alberta Newspapers
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

This year’s Glass House Haunting, put on by the Redcliff Youth Centre, could be considered scarily successful.

The annual haunted house, hosted within one of Redcliff’s many greenhouses, offers a chance for the younger population of Redcliff to dress up and potentially take their first steps in a career as a scare actor.

Beyond Halloween fun, it is also one of the biggest fundraisers put on by the centre each year, with funds going toward supporting the free programs many of the youths aged 10-17 rely on year-round.

What started as a simple idea for a fundraiser has grown significantly in the six years it has been going, said the Redcliff Youth Centre, into a true community effort.

“To every person who purchased a ticket, brought their family, shared our posts, made a donation, sponsored us, volunteered their time, helped build, decorate, move, create, scare or support us behind the scenes, thank you,” said the Centre on their social media. “Together, we raised an incredible $22,000.”

“(That’s) $22,000 worth of reasons to be grateful, of community spirit, $22,000 that will make a difference in the lives of local youth.”

The centre expressed gratitude to the residents of Redcliff and Medicine Hat for showing up for the program, and encouraged everyone to “stay spooky” until the haunting returns next October.