The Calgary Stampede Parade took place on July 9th, 2010 with The Glenmore Temple Band, the longest running band in the Stampede Parade, participating again in this years event. The weather was beautiful and the crowds clapped and supported the band as they played their way through the 4 kilometre parade.

Step Into The SONshine was the theme for Stampede weekend at The Glenmore Temple Band July 10 & 11, 2010 with special guest speaker Major Andrew Miller, Divisional Secretary for Program in Kansas City, Missouri.  Glenmore Temple hosted a parking lot carnival with activities for the whole family starting followed by a BBQ and an evening variety/musical program. On July 11, 2010 Sunday morning service was held with the special guest, and musical talent, Major Andrew Miller.

The Salvation Army responded to the recent flooding in Medicine Hat. Salvation Army volunteers from Medicine Hat were on hand at the Reception Centre to provide refreshment to the flood victims, as well as other aid workers and volunteers. Temporary accommodation was arranged through The Salvation Army for people displaced due to the flooding.

The Emergency Disaster Services Vehicle from Calgary was also deployed with three volunteers for two days to serve the sandbagging crews. EDS Director, Carolynn Barkhouse, returned to the Hat a second time with the vehicle for five days to provide meals to the many volunteers who were assisting in the lengthy clean up process of over 200 homes.

The Supreme Group’s 8^th Annual Salvation Army Golf Classic was held at The Highlands Golf Course on June 1st, 2010. 136 golfers came out to support the event to raise funds for The Salvation Army’s Edmonton Crossroads Community Church (E3C) on 96 Street & 116 Avenue.

Due to the age of E3C’s building, it has become necessary to rebuild the facility to ensure that much needed services including drop in centre with food assistance, referral services, warming centre and community nursing can continue.

Thanks to the support and title sponsorship of the Supreme Group and its owners, John and Sally Leder, this year’s tournament has raised a record-breaking $507,000 towards this rebuild. The amount raised has far exceeded expectations and will help The Salvation Army to undergo this building project without the need for a mortgage.

Special thanks goes to John and Sally Leder, as well as all other sponsors, donors and golfers who helped to make this a memorable event.  

On June 11, 2010, The Salvation Army held the first annual Soup for the Soul event with the Emergency Disaster Services vehicle out on Stephen Avenue in downtown Calgary, serving up soup.  A $5.00 collectable mug was sold at the event, held to create awareness and raise funds, with all proceeds going to support the feeding programs.

The EDS vehicle meets the needs of the homeless population on the streets of Calgary, sending the vehicle out 3 nights a week and one Saturday morning, serving meals and providing a compassionate ear to those in need. On an average night, the vehicle will serve approximately 125 meals, and on an average Saturday morning, will serve approximately 60 meals.

The Salvation Army’s Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief fund received a significant boost with a generous donation from Mr. Frank Flaman of the Frank Flaman Foundation in Edmonton last Thursday.

The Divisional Commander of Alberta, Major Fred Waters, and Karen Diaper, from the Public Relations office, met with Mr. Flaman, and were thrilled to receive the $250, 000 donation.

The Frank Flaman Foundation was created to assist existing charitable organizations provide their valuable services to the community.

The Salvation Army’s work began in Haiti in 1950. Currently, services offered include 3 medical facilities, social service institutions and dozens of schools serving more than 10,000 children.

Every year, The Salvation Army puts out those well-known Christmas Kettles to raise funds for the work of The Salvation Army in communities across Canada. With economic concerns and an increase in demand for services, The Salvation Army in Edmonton was looking to raise $450,000 during the month of December.

On December 22, 2009 Mr. Ed Butler, President of the Edmonton Public School Teachers Local Union 37, made a donation in the amount of $5,000 towards the Christmas Kettle Campaign, at a West Edmonton Mall kettle location.

No strangers to The Salvation Army, the Edmonton Public School Teachers Local Union 37 have been donors since 1983. During this time, they have donated a total of $213,320 to assist people in need in our community.

Thanks to the support of so many, including the Edmonton Public School Teachers Local Union 37, this year The Salvation Army was able to exceed its goal and raise $473,335.15. These funds will be used to assist families in need throughout the year with necessities like food, clothing and shelter. The money also helps to fund programs such as counselling, suicide prevention, seniors’ programming, and life and parenting skills.