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Maple Creek celebrates Thrift Store move
On Saturday, May 24th, the Maple Creek Salvation Army celebrated the opening of the new location of their Thrift Store. The Thrift Store ceased operations at its previous location at the end of March and was closed for a short time to facilitate the relocation, reopening in a new space on April 14th. Approximately 14…
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Finding Hope and Community Connection at the Swift Current Thrift Store
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 Swift Current with a friend when she happened by the thrift store’s display window. When she saw the blue and white cruiser bike, she stopped…
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Welcome to the Prairies and Northern Territories Division
New Year – New Division As of January 2024, the Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory has amalgamated several divisions to meet the changing needs of society: The Alberta and Northern Territories and Prairie divisions have merged to form the new Prairies and Northern Territories division. The Bermuda, Newfoundland and Labrador, Maritime, and Quebec divisions…
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Bagged Lunch Program Brings the Community Together
The Salvation Army in Prince Albert serves over 2,000 meals per month. Around 100 bagged lunches are prepared and served to take away four days a week. Long-time volunteers Grant MacTavish and Gary Whitley share what it’s like to prepare and serve the meal. Grant started volunteering with The Salvation Army in Prince Albert as…
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For The Love of Giving – Wayne and Ina-Lou Brownlee in Saskatoon
Wayne and Ina-Lou Brownlee of Saskatoon are lifelong Saskatchewanians, originally from Biggar, SK. They were high school sweethearts and have been married for almost 50 years. The Brownlees have a full life with children, grandchildren, hobbies, interests, and community involvement. When it came time to discuss how they wanted to leave a legacy, the Brownlees…
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For The Love of Giving – Malcolm Jenkins in Prince Albert
This past Christmas, requests for assistance by way of Christmas hampers and children’s gifts increased substantially all over Canada. Many of our neighbours found themselves struggling to make ends meet due to rising interest rates and post-pandemic inflation. The city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, was no exception. Almost 600 families turned to The Salvation Army…
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The Salvation Army Prairie Division Taking Necessary Precautions
