News Release: Fire Destroys The Salvation Army Prince Albert Community Services on Christmas Day
News Release:
Fire Destroys The Salvation Army Prince Albert Community Services on Christmas Day — Urgent Financial Support Needed to Sustain Critical Programs
Credit: Navraj Singh
Prince Albert, SK – December 29, 2025 – On Christmas Day at approximately 8 p.m., a fire broke out at The Salvation Army Prince Albert Community Services building at 900 Centre Avenue. The building is considered a total loss as the roof of the structure collapsed. Thanks to the hard work of the Prince Albert Fire Department the fire was contained and did not reach neighbouring businesses or buildings.
This devastating loss is impacting the local community as The Salvation Army provided the only warming center in Prince Albert. This leaves a gap in services for vulnerable people during extreme cold and for over 100 people who rely on the daily feeding program run by The Salvation Army. Numerous others relied on showers, laundry, clothing, and hygiene support on a regular basis.
A temporary warming shelter has been set up in the Margo Fournier Building which will operate from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. until January 2nd. The temporary space will be able to accommodate 35 people each night, and breakfast will be provided. This is a joint effort between The Salvation Army in Prince Albert with support from Crossroads Residential Services in Saskatoon. Relatives Lodge is also available for warm up.
“The community response has been remarkable,” says Major Ed Dean, corps officer at The Salvation Army Prince Albert. “We created relationships with the community so that we can walk together, and those relationships turned out to be the key to this remarkable response. Our priority is ensuring the mission and services can continue after January 2. The mission will continue, but we urgently need the community’s support.”
How to Support
Donations can be directed to The Salvation Army Prince Albert in the following ways:
- Online: Visit SalvationArmy.ca → choose “Donate to a specific location” → select Prince Albert Community Services
- QR Code: Available on The Salvation Army Prince Albert’s Facebook page or see below
- By phone: Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769) and request Prince Albert Community Services
All contributions will support emergency facility leasing, rebuild costs, and program continuity for services including daily meals, warming supports, and essential community care.
For Media Inquiries
Bernadette DeSantis
T: 780-220-6007
E: Bernadette.DeSantis@salvationarmy.ca
Scan this QR code to make an online donation to The Salvation Army Prince Albert Community Services:
