Calgary Kettle Campaign kicks off in style

Posted on 27th November 2019, by jmifsud
We couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick start our annual Christmas Kettle Campaign in Calgary. Our featured speaker Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and philanthropist, Paul Brandt enthralled the packed banquet room at the Hyatt Regency. “It was such a pleasure to welcome Paul Brandt as our guest speaker  […]

Ribbon Is Cut On The Salvation Army Centre Of Hope

Posted on 16th October 2019, by jmifsud
After 4 years and $14 million, The Salvation Army Winnipeg Booth Centre has taken on a new name: The Salvation Army Centre of Hope. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on September 16th, 2019. The event was open to the public and featured distinguished guests, speakers and The Salvation Army Band. Commissioner Susan McMillan had the  […]
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The Salvation Army’s 3rd Annual Celebration of Culture

Posted on 6th September 2019, by jmifsud
The Salvation Army held its third annual Celebration of Culture this August at their Pine Lake Camp in Alberta, which included a spectacular Pow Wow open to the public. In partnership with Indigenous Pathways, this special three-day event brought people of all backgrounds together who were looking to learn more about traditional Indigenous cultures, values,  […]
On Wednesday, July 24th, Auxiliary-Captain Arthur Heathcote of The Salvation Army Fort Frances Corps, stopped in at the local Walmart Store to say “Thank you” to Store Manager, Sherri Dyck and her employees for raising funds through the Walmart 2019 “Fight Hunger Spark Change” campaign. Together, customers and associates at the Walmart Canada were champions  […]
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Bread Slicer is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Posted on 12th August 2019, by jmifsud
The Salvation Army Saskatoon Temple has upgraded a section of their kitchen with a large countertop bread slicer. “We get donations of loaves of bread from businesses and they all come unsliced. This allows us to save valuable time prepping for the various food programs thoughout the year. “ Matt Hoeft, Community Ministries Program Supervisor,  […]
Stampede Parade 2019
The Salvation Army’s Glenmore Temple Band got gussied up to take part in the 107th Calgary Stampede Parade. Dusting off their Stetsons, and boots, the band braved the cold and rain to mosey by the hundreds of thousands of people who attended the annual parade. The Glenmore Temple band looks forward to the Stampede Parade,  […]

Wildfires in Alberta kept Salvation Army busy this spring

Posted on 8th July 2019, by Alberta
Salvation Army EDS teams served over 12,000 meals to evacuees this spring
Spring 2019 saw thousands of Alberta residents evacuated due to wildfires, and The Salvation Army was there every step of the way offering support, Emotional and Spiritual care, hot meals, and more. In total, three Salvation Army Emergency & Disaster Services (EDS) canteens were deployed to serve meals to evacuees of the Maxmillian Complex fire  […]