News and Stories
On Saturday, May 3rd, The Salvation Army supported the unveiling of a monument commemorating the contributions of Indigenous veterans in Regina. On its side, the word “honour” is displayed in…
Adding Hope to Easter Hampers in Grande Prairie
16th April 2025
This Easter, families in Grande Prairie will be able to enjoy a turkey dinner thanks to a corporate partnership with the local Costco. Not only will the partnership ensure that…
The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, recently reunited a local woman with a sentimental item that belonged to her late sister. Demi Peterson was walking in downtown…
Welcoming Community with Traditional Art
18th February 2025
The pillars flanking the doors to the chapel at Winnipeg’s Weetamah Corps welcome visitors with bright new images depicting the Seven Sacred Teachings. Seven colourful animals are accompanied by traditional…
Cooking Up Food Security in Manitoba with Collective Kitchens
28th October 2024
At the Portage la Prairie Salvation Army in Manitoba, community members meet monthly to big batch cook some of their favourite recipes and share them amongst a group. The meals…
At a Crossroads: Finding Hope in Saskatoon
8th August 2024
In this first-person account, Saskatoon Crossroads Residential Services chaplain Tyrone McKenzie shares how divine timing and the perseverance of kindness can win over even a hardened heart. Housing, shelter, and…
Adam’s Story: Getting Clean with The Salvation Army
28th June 2024
Adam Walker has lived a life of hardship, trauma, and addiction. His story is the type that doesn’t always have a happy ending. However, Adam was determined to be one…
Since October of 2023, The Salvation Army in Winnipeg has added over 150 bed spaces for refugees and asylum seekers coming to the city. Upon recognizing that the shelter system…
Emergency Disaster Services Exercise in Winnipeg
7th May 2024
Last week, the City of Winnipeg, along with the Red Cross, Shared Health, St. John Ambulance, The Salvation Army, and other organizations, participated in the city’s first clean air exercise,…
