It always seems too early to start thinking about Back to School, but for families that are stretching their budgets with summer activities and the cost of everyday living, getting ready for a new school year can be a major cause of stress and anxiety. Fortunately, in many Prairie Division communities, The Salvation Army offers  […]

Lieutenant Almeta Ward heard over and over again that folks were surprised to learn that The Salvation Army had a church in Moose Jaw. She was moved to create something that would welcome folks to the church, offer an interesting activity and build community. So, she decided to offer an eight-week cake decorating course. Participation  […]

In March, Clement Manaigre celebrated his birthday in a gym full of his peers and friends. The group enjoyed a buffet lunch of perogies, cabbage rolls, meatballs, veggies and coleslaw, topped off with a huge sheet cake. There was even live music performed by the corps officers from Living Hope Community Church. The celebration was  […]

In March, 12 high school students from Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church in Steinbach, Manitoba, gave up their spring break to serve others by volunteering at The Salvation Army’s Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre and Community Venture in Winnipeg. The youths worked with seniors’ groups, babies and new mothers, children, and individuals with disabilities as part  […]

The Salvation Army in Prince Albert serves over 2,000 meals per month. Around 100 bagged lunches are prepared and served to take away four days a week. Long-time volunteers Grant MacTavish and Gary Whitley share what it’s like to prepare and serve the meal. Grant started volunteering with The Salvation Army in Prince Albert as  […]

The Salvation Army in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, operates a food bank for the surrounding communities, but the support they offer goes beyond just groceries and household necessities. Maria Kolebaba has worked at the Salvation Army Yorkton food bank for five years. As in many small towns, Maria wears many hats – she assists clients with food  […]

Wayne and Ina-Lou Brownlee of Saskatoon are lifelong Saskatchewanians, originally from Biggar, SK. They were high school sweethearts and have been married for almost 50 years. The Brownlees have a full life with children, grandchildren, hobbies, interests, and community involvement. When it came time to discuss how they wanted to leave a legacy, the Brownlees  […]

In her own words, Monica Smith is a little old lady who hangs out in a shop. She is the owner of Aunt Monica’s Attic in the Transcona neighbourhood of northeast Winnipeg. She is a year-round supporter of Toy Mountain. “I never know really know how to describe the store because I think it’s a  […]