Family Day at The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Calgary was a little extra-special this year. A roast beef dinner was served, but not just to their own residents. This year, residents invited friends and family, as well as the homeless from the community and other shelters. With the help of many helpful volunteers,  […]

WINNIPEG, MB – With average daily low temperatures dipping to -30 degrees Celsius in the city over the past week, consequences of being outside for any length of time in Winnipeg during this February’s cold snap could range from uncomfortable to fatal. The Salvation Army’s Winnipeg Booth Centre ministers year-round by offering residential services: a  […]

The residents at The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope had an extra special opportunity February 3, 2015 when the Grey Cup was brought in by Calgary Stampeders Corey Mace, Robe Cote, and Rene Paredes. Residents could get their photo taken with Canadian Football’s top prize and the players, receive autographs, and enjoy some lunch. The  […]

WINNIPEG, MB – For new Canadians, the prospect of adapting to life in an unfamiliar country is a daunting one. Even the most fundamental issues in life can seem insurmountable when language is a factor. This community need prompted the formation of English Café. Tuesday evenings between six and eight o’clock, volunteers meet with newcomers  […]

Commissioner Susan McMillan, Territorial Commander for The Salvation Army Canada & Bermuda Territory, made her first official visit to the Alberta & Northern Territories Division last week. A site visit was made to several of the facilities in Calgary on Friday, January 22, 2015, including Agape Hospice, Centre of Hope, and the Barbara Mitchell Family Resource  […]

WINNIPEG, MB – On Saturday, January 24, the University of Winnipeg Wesmen Women’s and Men’s basketball teams both won hard-fought victories over the Brandon University Bobcats, 67-58 and 80-63 respectively. For men and women living with disabilities in Winnipeg, the bigger win came in the form of fundraising support from the Wesmen and their fans.  […]

Featured image: Golden West Centennial Lodge Support Services Manager Barry Doran receives a bottled water delivery from Debbie Clarke, The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Director, Prairie Division East WINNIPEG, MB – On Tuesday, January 27th, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority issued a boil water advisory for all of the city’s nearly 700,000 residents. A  […]

Edmonton’s 2014 Christmas Kettle Campaign saw well over 300 volunteers ring the bells at 42 kettle locations across the city, bringing in $520,000 for The Salvation Army’s Community & Family Services (CFS)! Even though we did not reach our $545,000 goal this year, we will still be able to provide year-round programs and services at  […]

WINNIPEG, MB – The sound of sleigh bells in a shopping mall at Christmas time usually means one thing – The Salvation Army is nearby. The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is one of the country’s most recognizable annual charitable events, supporting a wide range of programs and allowing for greater visibility and awareness in  […]

WINNIPEG, MB – This year’s Winnipeg Toy Mountain campaign raised a total of $326,665.73 in toy and cash donations. This translated into over 18,000 toys for children in need. “Thanks to the generosity of Winnipeggers, we were able to help provide Christmas joy for children in need in the city,” explains Brenden Roemich, Communications and  […]