Winnipeg, MB – This February will mark The Salvation Army’s 5th Annual SNOW (Safe Night Off Winnipeg Streets) night for sex trade workers. It aims to provide those involved in the sex trade a special night free from violence, harm, hunger and exploitation. It is designed to give them an opportunity to connect to programs  […]

Estevan, SK — As the sun set over Estevan on Saturday, December 17th, 2011, the CP Holiday Train made its annual visit to Estevan. Entertainers provided Christmas music to the crowd of close to 500, while local dignitaries brought Christmas greetings to those in attendance. This included MP Ed Komarnicki, Mayor Gary St Onge and  […]

Winnipeg, MB – With outside temperatures plunging, the residents of the Winnipeg Hotel Group found themselves in a tight spot when the heating system in their complex gave out this past week. Very quickly 14 people found themselves without a roof over their heads through no fault of their own. Like so many others in  […]

Winnipeg, MB – On Wednesday November 16th The Salvation Army hosted its 7th Annual Hope in the City Breakfast with special guest Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons.  Nearly 600 guests were treated not only to a great breakfast of scrambled eggs and scallions, breakfast potatoes, bacon, orange juice and various teas and coffees, but also a very  […]

Saskatoon, SK — The Salvation Army celebrated the grand re-opening of the new Bethany Home – a residence for young women to find safety and solace, a place to find hope and dignity.  The facility offers room and board, educational support, life-skills while learning about community resources, goal setting, training, anger management counseling, and so  […]

Regina, SK — The 2011 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign kicked off in Regina at the Northgate mall.  This year’s goal is $150,000 inRegina, up from the $120,000 goal which we far exceeded in 2010 when we raised over $160,000.  “The Salvation Army kettle donations are so vital,” says Community Services Director Major Doug Binner.  […]

Winnipeg, MB – All Children dream of a visit from Santa.  But for some, it’s just that.  A dream.  Every child deserves a magical Christmas and you can help!  This year The Salvation Army has teamed up with our friends at 92CITIFM, 102 CLEAR FM, Scotiabank and Winnipeg Fire Fighters to build a Toy Mountain. We  […]

Courtesy of CJME　 CJME Santas Anonymous officially launched at the Salvation Army in Regina on Monday. It’s the 42nd straight year Rawlco Radio and the Salvation Army are helping kids in need at Christmas. Dozens of barrels can be found at shopping malls and businesses all over the city. The program collects toy donations for  […]

Winnipeg, MB – Many a child fall asleep on Christmas Eve after hanging their stockings, waiting for and expecting Santa Claus to fill them with all kinds of Christmas joy. Unfortunately, for many children Christmas morning arrives without fulfilling the dreams of sugar plums, stuffed stockings or toys under the Christmas tree. The Salvation Army,  […]

The Quiet Hero By: Tobie Hainstock There are many types of heroes in the world but perhaps the most precious is the quiet hero. The person who chooses not to be front and center but quietly contributes to society through everyday living, whether through an act of kindness, a display of courage or a demonstration  […]