Christmas Across the Prairie Division 2023

Posted on 1st November 2023, by jmifsud
The Christmas season is a time of joy for many, but rising costs and the stress of feeding extended family and providing toys for children may keep some families from celebrating. Throughout the year, The Salvation Army strives to help those in need. We provide access to food banks, community/family services and affordable shopping at  […]
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For The Love of Giving – Malcolm Jenkins in Prince Albert

Posted on 9th February 2023, by jmifsud
This past Christmas, requests for assistance by way of Christmas hampers and children’s gifts increased substantially all over Canada. Many of our neighbours found themselves struggling to make ends meet due to rising interest rates and post-pandemic inflation. The city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, was no exception. Almost 600 families turned to The Salvation Army  […]

For The Love of Giving – Ken McKnight: Toymaker

Posted on 3rd February 2023, by jmifsud
There’s something extra special about a handmade gift! For the past few years, Ken McKnight has been building wooden trucks, tractors and cradles and donating them to The Salvation Army in Saskatoon. He made and presented over 100 handcrafted pieces in 2022, distributed through Christmas assistance programs at The Salvation Army Saskatoon Temple. “I’ve been  […]

Christmas Volunteer Opportunities

Posted on 17th November 2022, by jmifsud
The Salvation Army Prairie Division has lots of opportunities to share the Christmas spirit by volunteering. Most of our volunteer opportunities are open to individuals or groups of any age and ability and don’t require any previous experience. If you’re a reliable, friendly person with a positive attitude come join us for one of our  […]
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Christmas Across the Prairie Division

Posted on 2nd November 2022, by jmifsud
The Christmas season is a time of joy for many but rising costs and the stress of feeding extended family and providing toys for children may keep some families from celebrating. Throughout the year, The Salvation Army strives to help those in need. We provide access to food banks, community/family services and affordable shopping at  […]
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Gingerbread teepee kits for SOAR in Lethbridge
This past Christmas, The Salvation Army in Lethbridge was asked to create 12 teepee gingerbread kits, to give to participants of the Spirit of Art and Reconciliation (SOAR) rec therapy program at Chinook Regional Hospital. SOAR was developed by the Indigenous Health Program and Therapeutic Recreation and is offered weekly for Indigenous inpatients. People involved  […]
The annual Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign officially launched across the Alberta & Northern Territories Division on November 19, with a virtual fundraiser, Hope in the City 2020. The Salvation Army was honored to have five-time Olympic medalist, Officer of the Order of Canada, and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Hayley Wickenheiser, as  […]

Keeping Kettle Volunteers Safe This Christmas Season

Posted on 26th November 2020, by Alberta
Kettle volunteer safety
The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle campaign is the largest fundraiser for our organization, dating back to 1903 in Canada. The money raised stays local and provides vital services in the community that help people who are vulnerable or marginalized. The campaign would not be successful without the help of our volunteers who graciously donate their  […]