On Sunday, October 19, 2014, The Salvation Army in Wetaskiwin held their annual Thanksgiving dinner at the local community centre, The Moose Hall, as the increasingly popular event has outgrown the space in their Corps building where it has been held previously. Major Grant Effer, Divisional Secretary for Business Administration, was a guest of the  […]

WINNIPEG, MB – Every year, children fall asleep on Christmas Eve in expectation of the arrival of Santa Claus. Unfortunately for many children in Winnipeg, Christmas morning arrives without fulfilling the dreams of stuffed stockings or toys under the Christmas tree. Winnipeg Police, Winnipeg Firefighters, Scotiabank and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are on a mission  […]

For many parents, getting their children ready to return to school can be a stressful process. Thankfully The Salvation Army Backpack Program is there to help along the way. “We gave out over 1,100 backpacks so far this year,” explains Patti Legal, Resource Specialist for The Salvation Army Community Services (Calgary.) “Many of our clients  […]

WINNIPEG, MB – The Prairie Division recently celebrated the arrival of its new Divisional Leaders, Majors Shawn and Brenda Critch. In an installation service held at picturesque Beaver Creek Camp just outside of Saskatoon, Lieutenant-Colonels Junior and Verna Hynes dedicated the Critches to service in their respective appointments. Major Shawn Critch is the incoming Divisional  […]

REGINA, SK – It was a very successful school supply drive at Regina’s Haven of Hope with generous supporters dropping off bags and boxes filled with back to school supplies, some had backpacks already filled. Regina is a wonderful, generous community filled with kind and giving individuals.  In total, 875 backpacks were stuffed and given  […]

WINNIPEG, MB – The T.A.S.K. Program, at The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre received a Nourishing Potential Grant from the Winnipeg Foundation for September 2014 thru June 2015. The grant, in the amount of $3,140.00 will provide food and training opportunities. T.A.S.K. (Together After School for Kids) is a no-cost healthy food program,  […]

The Alberta and Northern Territories Division saw the  official Installation of its new Divisional Leaders, Majors Toni and Ron Cartmell on Saturday August 16, 2014 at the beautiful Salvation Army Pine Lake Camp. Major Toni will take on the appointment of Divisional Director of Women’s Ministries, with Major Ron as Divisional Commander. Their previous appointment was in Kelowna, but  […]

WINNIPEG, MB – After weeks of generous donations of school supplies from Winnipeggers, volunteers were able to fill backpacks donated by the Manitoba Chiropractors Association. The President of the MCA, Dr. Bill Mulhall, D.C., explains their involvement: “The chiropractic community developed Pack it Light, Wear it Right to address the health issue of wearing an  […]

REGINA, SK – The Salvation Army Haven of Hope Communities Ministries hosted the Honourable Don Morgan, Minister of Education, last week in connection with their annual School Supply Backpack Drive. The Minister’s office not only brought donations of school supplies, but volunteers from his staff attended to help fill backpacks for children in need. The  […]

Thanks to your generosity, many children and teens from across the Division were able to experience awesome adventures this summer at our beautiful Salvation Army Pine Lake Camp. Located just southeast of Red Deer, the camp offers a time of fun, relaxation, and learning in a safe environment. Our camp is accessible to children and  […]