Location: Alberta
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Edmonton’s 23rd Annual Supreme Group Salvation Army Golf Classic a Tremendous Success
This year’s Supreme Group Salvation Army Golf Classic in Edmonton was a great success. For 23 years, including a “virtual” golf classic during COVID-19, this tournament has generated funds to…
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Toonie Sale Provides Affordable Shopping While Supporting the Community
Lloydminster, Alta., is a relatively small but fast-growing city, with a population of just over 30,000. Despite its size, The Salvation Army’s presence is strong. Although the city does not…
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A History of Faith and Service
The warmth of a caring community is what drew Elaine Alton and her husband to The Salvation Army. In the 1950s, her father began attending a seniors’ group at The…
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Resident Finds Fresh Start at Salvation Army Transitional Housing Facility
The Salvation Army in Edmonton’s Grace Village has been Walter “Wally” Gamblin’s home for the past 18 months. This transitional housing facility has brought stability and even friendships, as he…
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“Impossible Choices” Short Film Recognized at Canadian Film Festivals
Launched in late 2024, The Salvation Army’s Impossible Choices campaign brought attention to the growing number of Canadians who are forced to make heartbreaking decisions due to poverty—such as choosing…
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Salvation Army Outreach Program Responds to Needs Across Calgary
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses and services to shut down in 2020, The Salvation Army in Calgary recognized a gap that needed to be addressed. People experiencing homelessness…
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Finding Hope in New Country (WATCH)
New to Canada after fleeing Syria, Khadija shares how The Salvation Army supported her family with essentials and a safe, welcoming space for her children.
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Transitional Housing Resident Embraces a Second Chance
Before arriving at The Salvation Army in Edmonton’s transitional housing program, Julie believed she had reached the lowest point of her life. After years spent dealing with homelessness, addiction and…
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Salvation Army Helps Young Girl Thrive
When Mackenzie, a Grade 7 student, moved from Drumheller, Alta., to Calgary to be closer to her grandmother, everything felt unfamiliar. Starting over in a new city was intimidating; however,…
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Edmonton Advisory Board Members Support Doughnut Day
National Donut Day started in the United States in 1938 as a fundraiser for The Salvation Army in Chicago. Their goal was to help those in need during the Great…
