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Manitoba EDS Wildfire Response
12th July 2025
UPDATE #1 In late May, the province of Manitoba declared a state of emergency due to wildfires that threatened several communities. The wildfires forced 21,000 Manitobans from their homes in…
Kenora Food Bank Extends Hours
28th June 2025
In June, The Salvation Army in Kenora announced that its food bank hours are expanding to serve the community better. The Kenora food bank operates primarily by appointment. Clients book…
The Salvation Army food bank in Fort Frances, Ontario, was recently awarded national accreditation from Food Banks Canada through its Standards of Excellence initiative. The Food Banks Canada National Standards…
A New Chapter of Hope for Women in Calgary
28th May 2025
For more than a century, The Salvation Army has been part of Calgary’s story, standing beside those who need us most. This May, that story continues with the opening of…
Maple Creek celebrates Thrift Store move
28th May 2025
On Saturday, May 24th, the Maple Creek Salvation Army celebrated the opening of the new location of their Thrift Store. The Thrift Store ceased operations at its previous location at…
On Saturday, May 3rd, The Salvation Army supported the unveiling of a monument commemorating the contributions of Indigenous veterans in Regina. On its side, the word “honour” is displayed in…
Adding Hope to Easter Hampers in Grande Prairie
16th April 2025
This Easter, families in Grande Prairie will be able to enjoy a turkey dinner thanks to a corporate partnership with the local Costco. Not only will the partnership ensure that…
The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, recently reunited a local woman with a sentimental item that belonged to her late sister. Demi Peterson was walking in downtown…
Welcoming Community with Traditional Art
18th February 2025
The pillars flanking the doors to the chapel at Winnipeg’s Weetamah Corps welcome visitors with bright new images depicting the Seven Sacred Teachings. Seven colourful animals are accompanied by traditional…