WINNIPEG, MB – The artist stands proudly beside her exhibit as a crowd gathers.  She turns to face them and shares insight into the inspiration for her creation.  She is Kathie.  She is a painter.  She is also a member of the Charleswood program of Community Venture, a Christian-based program administered by The Salvation Army devoted  […]

“How are you today? Welcome to The Salvation Army!” Chaplain Peter Mitchell’s voice rings loud over the din in the small dining room at The Salvation Army Addictions and Residential Centre (ARC) in Edmonton. Peter welcomes each person in line at the weekly free soup lunch, aiming to make a connection with each one. Many  […]

WINNIPEG, MB – One hundred years ago, The Salvation Army erected a church in the Weston area of Winnipeg, adjacent to the Canadian Pacific Railway yards.  The nineteen-tens proved to be a tumultuous time for the rail industry as the workers of the CP yards, most of them residents of Weston, walked off the job  […]

Going back to school is an exciting time for kids, but can be stressful for parents struggling to pay for school fees and supplies. The Salvation Army is there to help by providing backpacks and/or school supplies to children through programs in Calgary, Edmonton, Peace River, and Wetaskiwin. In Calgary, the Barbara Mitchell Family Resource  […]

WINNIPEG, MB – The Salvation Army is proud to partner with the Manitoba Chiropractors Association (MCA) in the Pack it Light, Wear it Right Backpack Program for a second year in a row! The chiropractic community developed Pack it Light, Wear it Right to address the health issue of wearing an overloaded backpack on a  […]

The 6th Annual Drumheller “Stuff the Bus” event took place on August 27 and brought in 2332 lbs of food and $4003.35 for the local Salvation Army Food Bank. Community member Shannon Wade recognized that this is traditionally a time of the year when supplies run low and she has become a driving force behind  […]

STARBUCK, MB – Just after sunrise on this beautiful late summer morning, golfers assembled at Bridges Golf Course near Starbuck for The Salvation Army's 10th Annual Manitoba Golf Classic presented by Supreme Steel.  After a tasty continental breakfast, blessings and a warm welcome from Major Rob Kerr, The Salvation Army's Divisional Secretary for Public Relations  […]

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It’s been an exciting August at The Salvation Army Grace Manor senior’s home in Edmonton. The residents now have a brand new, paved walking path that stretches 400 metres around the outside of their building. Now any resident, regardless of mobility level, will have access to fresh air and exercise on a safe, solid surface.  […]

WINNIPEG, MB – Girls, boys, friends, and families will all benefit in the Fairfield Park neighbourhood of Winnipeg due to a Sport Opportunity Grant that was awarded by Sport Manitoba, in partnership with the Manitoba government, to Southlands Community Church of The Salvation Army.  A cheque was presented by the Hon. Flor Marcelino (Logan) Minister of  […]