Location: Alberta
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Community Comes Out to Support The Salvation Army’s Stuff the Bus Food Drive
On Aug. 31, the annual Stuff the Bus food drive took place in Drumheller, Alta. The Salvation Army partnered with Highway 9 Express Ltd. and the Freson Bros. Drumheller (Chain…
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The Salvation Army’s “Craft & Chat” Revives Community Bond and Kindness
Major Dena Hepditch was appointed to The Salvation Army in Red Deer, Alta., in August 2020. It was a time of great uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic still loomed. After…
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Women’s Shelter Provides More Than Just Safety
The Salvation Army in Calgary offers a 24-hour shelter for women who need a safe place. It accommodates 18 women fleeing domestic violence, eviction, human trafficking, addiction, or homelessness and…
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Update on The Salvation Army’s Wildfire Emergency Response
By Juan Romero Over the weekend, The Salvation Army has continued to assist families affected by the wildfires in the Northwest Territories and British Columbia. With mass evacuations taking place…
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The Salvation Army in BC and Alberta are preparing to Assist Yellowknife Residents Forced to Evacuate Due to Wildfires
As a safety response to the massive wildfires currently threatening the Northwest Territories, officials in Yellowknife have ordered the residents to evacuate the city by noon on Friday. To ensure…
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Salvation Army Mobile Feeding Units Provide Relief to First Nations Communities Affected by Alberta Wildfires
In May 2023, the province of Alberta was struck by a devastating series of wildfires that ravaged communities and left a trail of destruction in their wake. To meet the…
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Backpack Meal Program Gives Parents Additional Support to Keep Their Children Fed
Every week The Salvation Army in Red Deer, Alta., has helped vulnerable families with food support through the Backpack Meal Program, where individual bags filled with meals and snacks are…
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A New Salvation Army Winter Program Seeks Out Those in Need
For many years, The Salvation Army in Calgary has hosted warming stations for people living on the street during the winter months. However, this year they’ve implemented a change to…
