Memorial Golf Tournament a Labour of Love

Posted on 31st January 2019, by Alberta
Father and daughter holding a large cheque for $10,717.20
The Kathy Gizen-Schuh Memorial Golf Tournament is truly a labour of love for both Michael Schuh and his daughter Breanne. Kathy became a resident of The Salvation Army’s Agapé Hospice in Calgary when she was diagnosed with cancer, and she passed away peacefully on May 16, 2015. The tournament was put to together to raise  […]

Over 150 Enjoyed A Free Christmas Dinner In Edmonton

Posted on 14th December 2018, by Alberta
Free Christmas dinner in Edmonton
It’s Christmastime at The Salvation Army and every year that means a free community Christmas dinner in Edmonton. This year the popular event was held at Castledowns Church due to the LRT construction downtown. Even with the change in location, about 150 people enjoyed a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings, served by about  […]

The Salvation Army Marks Special Milestones in Drumheller

Posted on 29th October 2018, by Alberta
Drumheller celebrates their 100th anniversary
Home >> The Salvation Army celebrated the grand opening of their new Community Services Centre (CSC) in Drumheller on October 12, and also marked 100 years of service to the community. The day’s festivities kicked off with a performance by The Salvation Army’s Glenmore Temple Band from Calgary followed by community members, former Drumheller corps officers, representatives from Divisional and Territorial  […]

Pine Lake Camp Celebrates its 60th CAMPiversary

Posted on 10th October 2018, by Alberta
Time capsule ceremony at Pine Lake Camp's 60th anniversary celebration.
The Salvation Army’s Pine Lake Camp celebrated its 60th anniversary in style on August 18. The summer camp, located near Red Deer, invited the public to attend with many current and former officers, camp counsellors, and campers from their 60 year history joining in the festivities. A big part of the celebrations was going to be unearthing  […]

2018 Stampede Events

Posted on 13th July 2018, by Alberta
Salvation Army Glenmore Temple Band at the 2018 Stampede parade
Yahoo!! Or is it yeehaw!? The 2018 Stampede is a fun and exciting 10 days in Calgary, and The Salvation Army is there every year to celebrate with the city with a number of events. On Friday July 6, The Salvation Army Glenmore Temple Band marched in the parade – what a scorcher! The next  […]

An Officer’s Shadow Experience Leads to Greater Advocacy

Posted on 12th July 2018, by Alberta
Voice for the Voiceless - Grande Prairie
AB Home >> “I would like to state chances are that without Captain Peter Kim…I would probably have been dead by now.” -Bob Bob was struggling with an alcohol addiction. He had just graduated from a 90 day recovery program and on his way home he started drinking again. It took about one month before  […]
16th Annual Supreme Group Salvation Army Golf Classic
AB Home >> It was a beautiful day out on the links at the Highlands Golf Club for another successful Supreme Group Salvation Army Golf Classic in Edmonton. As announced last year, the funds raised at this year’s and last year’s tournaments are going to our Pine Lake Camp for upgrades, repairs, and new programs. We  […]

True Grit Award Winner a Voice for the Marginalized

Posted on 15th December 2017, by Alberta
True Grit Award Winner a Voice for the Marginalized
AB HOME >> This fall, The Salvation Army’s own Pamela Spurvey was awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for True Grit. The award honours successful efforts to reduce stigma, encourage recovery, and strengthen programs and services in the area of mental health and addiction. Pamela Spurvey is a devoted mother of five and grandmother of three.  […]

Grand Opening Held for New Centre of Hope in Whitehorse

Posted on 13th October 2017, by Alberta
Grand Opening Held for New Centre of Hope in Whitehorse
Sitting in a picturesque valley quietly surrounded by forest and wildlife, the city of Whitehorse, Yukon, was buzzing with excitement on October 6 as The Salvation Army held their official grand opening for the new Centre of Hope. The event began with a prayer, noting we should all “work for good” from Elder Ann Smith,  […]