Prairie News

Help Us Build a Toy Mountain

Posted on 21st November 2011, by
Winnipeg, MB – All Children dream of a visit from Santa.  But for some, it’s just that.  A dream.  Every child deserves a magical Christmas and you can help!  This year The Salvation Army has teamed up with our friends at 92CITIFM, 102 CLEAR FM, Scotiabank and Winnipeg Fire Fighters to build a Toy Mountain. We  […]

Santas Anonymous begins in Regina

Posted on 15th November 2011, by
Courtesy of CJME  CJME Santas Anonymous officially launched at the Salvation Army in Regina on Monday. It’s the 42nd straight year Rawlco Radio and the Salvation Army are helping kids in need at Christmas. Dozens of barrels can be found at shopping malls and businesses all over the city. The program collects toy donations for  […]
Winnipeg, MB – Many a child fall asleep on Christmas Eve after hanging their stockings, waiting for and expecting Santa Claus to fill them with all kinds of Christmas joy. Unfortunately, for many children Christmas morning arrives without fulfilling the dreams of sugar plums, stuffed stockings or toys under the Christmas tree. The Salvation Army,  […]

Posted on 24th October 2011, by
The Quiet Hero By: Tobie Hainstock There are many types of heroes in the world but perhaps the most precious is the quiet hero. The person who chooses not to be front and center but quietly contributes to society through everyday living, whether through an act of kindness, a display of courage or a demonstration  […]

Superheroes Help Japan

Posted on 12th October 2011, by
The fearsome Godzilla looms above Amazing Stories in Saskatoon. Proceeds from the sale of the comic book were donated to disaster relief in Japan. When employees at Amazing Stories in Saskatoon were featured on a comic book, they did what any self-respecting superheroes would – they used the opportunity to help others. The comic book  […]

16th Annual Canada Post Food Drive in Estevan

Posted on 12th October 2011, by
Estevan, Sk – On October 1st 2011 in Estevan the weather cooperated with the employees and volunteers of Canada Post, as they went door-to-door collecting non-perishable items for the local Salvation Army Food Bank.  The 16th Annual Canada Post Food Drive provided much needed help and close to three (3) tonnes of food was collected.   […]
Winnipeg, MB – On Saturday, October 22nd, Ten Thousand Villages will be partnering with The Salvation Army at their two locations in Winnipeg – 134 Plaza Drive and 963 Henderson Highway.  With presentation of a Summits of Change coupon, 15% of your purchase will be donated to The Salvation Army Summits of Change.  This is  […]
Winnipeg, MB – On Wednesday, October 5th movie goers will be treated to an amazing 3D experience at IMAX Winnipeg during its premier screening of the movie Tornado Alley 3D.  Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to understand the origins and evolution of  […]