Tag: wildfires
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Salvation Army Responds to Wildfires Across British Columbia
It has been a busy summer for The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team in British Columbia as it has provided assistance to wildfire evacuees and first responders over…
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Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Team Aids Wildfire Evacuees
On June 26, a devastating wildfire broke out near Fort Simpson, N.W.T., forcing residents of the village to evacuate. Many were transported to Yellowknife, where The Salvation Army and local…
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Clean-Up Kits Give Wildfire Evacuees a Path to Recovery
After a summer with many devastating wildfires along Canada’s east coast, many evacuees are now returning to their homes, hoping to see minimal damage and getting ready to clean up…
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EDS Teams Serve on the Front Lines of Alberta Wildfires
Over the past week, fast-moving wildfires have been active in Jasper, Alta., and its surrounding areas, causing heavy damage and forcing more than 25,000 people to evacuate. Since July 23,…
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British Columbia Provides Life-changing Support to Indigenous Community Affected by Wildfires
In 2023, the wildfire season was the most destructive in British Columbia’s recorded history. The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services responded in a variety of ways, according to local needs…
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Salvation Army in Yellowknife Gears up to Provide Christmas Support for Neighbours in Need
Just a couple of months ago, residents of Yellowknife, N.W.T., were forced to leave everything behind and evacuate to escape the devastating wildfires that affected the region. Today, as most…
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As The Salvation Army in Yellowknife Reopens There are Still Some Challenges to Overcome
On September 14, The Salvation Army in Yellowknife reopened its doors for the first time since the city-wide evacuation due to wildfires in the region. Most Salvation Army clients were…
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Chef and The Salvation Army Unite to Feed Community Affected by Wildfires
Since the wildfires in western Canada began, The Salvation Army has joined together with various partners to help provide food and hydration to evacuees and firefighters. In Kelowna, B.C., one…
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Serving on the Front Lines of Wildfire Relief
All summer the wildfires have raged across the province of British Columbia, but two weeks ago they came perilously close to communities in the B.C. interior, prompting massive evacuations. Captain…
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Calgary’s Centre of Hope Welcomes Salvation Army Clients Who Were Forced to Evacuate Their Homes
The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Calgary has opened its doors to provide shelter to Salvation Army clients and staff from Yellowknife who were forced to evacuate as part…
