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  […]

Kettle Volunteer Transforms into Santa During Campaign

Posted on 13th December 2016, by Alberta
Kettle Campaign
“Lo and behold, I lucked out.” That’s how Gabe Bakos explains what followed after his wife, Linda, suggested that he volunteer at The Salvation Army Christmas Kettles. Linda’s family had a long tradition within The Salvation Army church. When Gabe married her almost four years ago, he says he knew, as do most people, about  […]

Kettle Volunteer Loves the Stories

Posted on 5th December 2016, by Alberta
Brent's Kettle volunteering story
In 1998, Brent Smith moved to Marlborough in northeast Calgary. “I had a professional job, but money was still really tight,” he explains. “I couldn’t really give to the charities I supported, but I could donate my time.” Almost two decades later, Brent will continue to be a familiar face around The Salvation Army Christmas Kettles.  […]

One Amazing Christmas Kettle Shift

Posted on 29th November 2016, by Alberta
Christmas Kettle Campaign
Cathie Hays admits she wasn’t expecting much that day when she showed up for her shift at The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle inside a suburban mall. She had been a kettle volunteer for about five years and she knew that this particular location wasn’t one of the busiest. She resigned herself to a slow few  […]

Kettle Campaigner: Making a Difference

Posted on 21st November 2016, by Alberta
By her own admission, Jacci Bibeau is one fussy volunteer. “I do a lot of research before I do anything. I have to know it’s making a difference and that the money goes where it’s supposed to go." The Salvation Army passed Bibeau’s scrutiny with flying colours, but that’s not the only factor that keeps  […]

Volunteer at a Kettle and Help Bring Hope This Christmas

Posted on 14th November 2016, by Alberta
Kettle volunteer
Can you spare a few hours to ring the bells at a Kettle this Christmas season? Our Kettles are open for donations only if we have a volunteer available, and thousands of Kettle volunteer hours are needed to help reach our goals. The money raised stays local and supports our year-round programs and services, such as food hampers, toys,  […]

Wood Automotive Group Donates $100,000 To Calgary Kettles

Posted on 10th December 2015, by Alberta
The Salvation Army Calgary Christmas Kettle Campaign received a major boost last week when Wood Automotive Group pledged to donate $100,000 by making a donation for every vehicle sold at their dealerships throughout December. Participating dealers are Woodridge Ford Lincoln, Advantage Ford, Big 4 Motors, Village Honda, Driverz Auto, Okotoks Ford Lincoln, Cavalcade Auto Acceptance,  […]

Hope In The City Event Launches Kettle Campaign In Edmonton

Posted on 20th November 2015, by Alberta
Emcee Bruce Bowie, guest speaker Cam Tait, and Captain Pam Goodyear.
The Salvation Army in Edmonton officially launched its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign on November 18 at The Hope in the City Luncheon that raised just under $98,000 towards their 2015 goal of $550,000. Guest speaker Cam Tait, veteran journalist, author and comedian kept the audience of 290 captivated with his remarkable story of how hope  […]