So much has changed over the past two months. With something as serious as a pandemic, many unexpected problems arise. With schools closing for the rest of the year, some students are more at risk for food insecurity, but The Salvation Army’s Community & Family Services in Grande Prairie has been able to step in  […]

The worldwide response to the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all to change many things about our daily life; how we work, where we go, who we see. Every day there are new recommendations and requirements in order to flatten the curve to keep it from spreading and to keep people safe. The Salvation Army  […]

The Salvation Army in Lethbridge, Alberta, has stepped up their efforts to meet needs of the communities of Lethbridge and Fort MacLeod during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the past five weeks, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services has been working everyday to provide three fully prepared meals a day through their feeding program. On behalf  […]

This week is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, and although our world has changed with COVID-19, it’s important to know there are still resources available to respond to this and other disaster emergencies. The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team is one of those resources, and their mission is to provide support to first  […]

The four-year anniversary of the Fort McMurray, Alta., wildfire is days away and, yet again, thousands of residents of the entire lower townsite are under a mandatory evacuation. Flooding and rising river levels caused by ice jams has threatened homes and businesses in the heart of the community’s downtown. “Due to the fact that it  […]

The Salvation Army Calgary’s Community Support Services office in Forest Lawn is normally a place where people, many of whom are homeless, can come in for a cup of coffee, get a sandwich, and some essentials. Since March 16 and the worldwide COVID-19 response, that has changed. The centre is still open but is now  […]

In these times of uncertainty, The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Edmonton is continuing to put its best foot forward during COVID-19. The health and care of all residents and staff is its top priority and each location has been following Alberta Health Services’ requirements for extra cleaning, increased hand washing, sanitization, no visitations,  […]

The Salvation Army’s Territorial Headquarters for Canada and Bermuda has established a COVID-19 Taskforce Group to manage the ever-changing elements of the coronavirus. Locally, The Salvation Army Alberta and Northern Territories Division is committed to providing shelter services that are safe and supportive for all residents and following any decision made by Alberta Health Services  […]

On the night of February 22, The Salvation Army in Calgary and Yellowknife sought to fight hunger and homelessness at the annual Coldest Night of the Year walk-a-thons. Teams, volunteers, and donors fundraised, enjoyed hot drinks and warm smiles throughout the night, raising a combined total of $29,000 between the two cities — with five  […]

The Salvation Army Centre of Hope in Calgary will be hosting its 14th Annual Family Day Community Meal on Monday, February 17th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a free turkey dinner with all the trimmings, a little fellowship, and escape the cold. “Over the years, we have  […]