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19th Annual Edmonton Golf Classic raises over $244,000

Posted on 24th September 2021, by Alberta
2021 Supreme Group Salvation Army Golf Classic
Thank you to all the sponsors, donors, volunteers, and golfers who participated in our 19th Annual Supreme Group Salvation Army Golf Classic at the Highlands Golf Club. After two years, it felt great to be back! The weather was on our side as temperatures hit the mid-20s on August 24, 2021, for the first in-person  […]

Behind The Scenes: Nutrien Food On The Move In Regina, SK

Posted on 27th August 2021, by jmifsud
The Nutrien “Food on the Move” program continues to fill the summer nutrition gap for children who rely on the feeding programs provided by schools. This initiative provides nutritional lunches daily, Monday through Friday, in neighbourhoods in Regina and Saskatoon, SK. It’s a big job that would be impossible without the help from Nutrien and  […]

Ryan’s journey

Posted on 8th June 2021, by Alberta
Ryan's story, Ryan, Chaplain Doug, Sarah.
At 28 years old, Ryan is an upgrading student with a bright future ahead of him. However, the classroom hasn’t always been an environment that’s brought out the best in him. As a child, Ryan dealt with bullying at school. Compounded with the toll his parent’s divorce had on him, he often felt depressed. Growing  […]
Ribbon cutting ceremony for Drumhelelr Salvation Army new domestic violence shelter
On March 1, The Salvation Army Drumheller held a ribbon-cutting celebration for the grand opening of the new temporary domestic violence shelter, Colton’s Place. It has been a project in the works since 2019, and with the support of Big Country Anti-Violence, Drumheller RCMP, the Town of Drumheller, Drumheller Housing Administration, and the Drumheller Rotary  […]
Fort McMurray wildfire 2016
Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is a national event supported by Public Safety Canada. This year, EP week is from May 2-8, with the theme of Be Ready for Anything. “Your city will have information on their website to find out what the risks are in your area,” said Carolynn Barkhouse, Divisional Director of Emergency  […]
Fort McMurray Thrift Store has re-opened following repairs from the floods in 2020
The Salvation Army in Fort McMurray have re-opened their Thrift Store on April 6, 2021. The store originally closed due to COVID-19, but at the end of April 2020, severe damage from the floods pushed reopening back many months due to restoration and construction. “We are ensuring our store is clean and safe for all  […]
Volunteers teaching ESL have moved classes online
April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week, and The Salvation Army Community Services (Calgary) is highlighting a few of their volunteers. “From it’s very origins, The Salvation Army has been a ‘volunteer army’, able to be a transforming influence in individual communities and around the world by harnessing the power of volunteerism,” says Major Al Hoeft,  […]

Grace Manor seniors enjoy a special Easter treat

Posted on 13th April 2021, by Alberta
Shirley with her Sunshine bag
Over 100 sunshine bags containing Easter treats were distributed to seniors living at The Salvation Army’s Grace Manor. “We know that many of the residents haven’t been able to have visitors, so we thought it would be nice at Easter to spread some joy and give them something to lift their spirits,” said Brandie Howey,  […]