Regina, SK – Whenever disaster strikes, the presence of The Salvation Army personnel is always expected. That’s exactly what is being done in the communities of Weyburn & Estevan. With flood levels in South Eastern Saskatchewan at a critical stage The Salvation Army’s Emergency Response team is supporting efforts. In Estevan, workers are helping feed  […]

SASKATOON, SK – The Salvation Army is on alert to provide essential services to evacuees from the northern Saskatchewan communities of Wollaston Lake and Hatchet Lake. The SA received notification from the Ministry of Social Services that evacuees from the northern Saskatchewan communities will be arriving in Saskatoon. In response, the SA’s Emergency Disaster Services  […]

The Spectra Community foundation Inc recently presented the Estevan Salvation Amy with funds to purchase three new upright energy efficient freezers for the Salvation Army food bank. The new freezers will replace seven energy consuming chest freezers, the oldest of which was 27 years old. The presentation was made at the food bank by Garry  […]

On Sunday May 15th, nine prairie Salvation Army Thrift stores hosted an event in honour of the dignity project. The event included a barbecue provided to our long time patrons and shopping on a day that we normally are not open, Sunday. The event was a huge success, generating over $20,000 collectively in a six  […]

The Salvation Army in Regina is partnering with Carmichael Outreach and the Regina and District Food Bank to deliver a community-based program that connects job seekers with local employment opportunities.    The Fork Lift Training Partnership will provide unemployed individuals with fork lift, skid steer and pallet jack certification.   The first group of 12 participants is  […]

She became a role model not only for Aboriginal youth BUT for everyone. On March 20, 2010, Candace Sutherland began her journey to run from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia to raise money for The Salvation Army and three other charities: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Canadian Diabetes Association, and Canadian Cancer Society.   […]

By John R. Statton Swift Current Prairiepost Swift Current, SK February 23, 2011 — Good Samaritans are gearing up to train southwest residents in disaster assistance. The Salvation Army will host the Emergency Disaster Response session April 16. Experts will attend to pass on their knowledge in a variety of disaster situations.  “Internally we’ve always put on  […]

Maple Creek, SK February 18, 2011 — It may come down to that special secret ingredient on Feb. 19 during the Seafood Chowder Throw down fundraiser at the Salvation Army. “Well there will be some secret ingredients added to our chowder as well as Captain Ed’s,” said Star Cafe & Grill chef Noy Lim. “But we work  […]