Widespread power and communications failures are hampering relief efforts in Donggala and Palu, Indonesia, following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami which caused massive damage across Central Sulawesi. Thousands of homes in the region have been destroyed or severely damaged, leaving many people homeless and sheltering under tarpaulins. The Salvation Army has a substantial presence  […]

The Salvation Army’s Pine Lake Camp celebrated its 60th anniversary in August, 2018. To mark the occasion, the summer camp, located near Red Deer, Alta., was open to the public with many current and former officers/pastors, camp staff and campers from Pine Lake’s 60-year history attending the festivities. During the celebration, guests were treated to  […]

For many newcomers to Canada, English or French are not their first language, which makes it hard for them to find employment and engage socially. In fact, research says that, due to poor language skills, less than one in five immigrants are able to find work in their field. “Learning a language opens up a  […]

Pow Wow Celebration of Culture From August 24-26, 2018, and in partnership with Indigenous Pathways, The Salvation Army is hosting its second Pow Wow at its Pine Lake Camp in Alberta. “The three-day event gives Indigenous Salvation Army members and Christians from other churches the opportunity to express their faith through cultural traditions,” says Major  […]