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Major Roy Langer receives an award for his efforts and services after a devastating wildfire swept through the town.
February 19, 2013 Leave a Comment
Major Roy Langer, divisional director of emergency and disaster services for the Alberta and Northern Territories Division, was presented with a medal of honour from the town of Slave Lake, Alta., by Mayor Karina Pillay-Kinnee in December. He was nominated by the RCMP for his efforts and services after the devastating wildfire that swept through the town in May 2011. “Major Roy Langer … [Read more...]
Territorial leaders Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle lead a weekend of celebrations.
November 23, 2012 Leave a Comment
Continuing to Serve with Heart to God and Hand to Man was the theme for the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the Army’s work in Red Deer, Alta. Weekend events were led by Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, territorial commander and territorial president of women’s ministries, supported by Majors Ron and Donna Millar, divisional commander and divisional director of women’s … [Read more...]
Glenmore Temple Band participates in the 100th birthday celebrations of the Calgary Stampede.
August 2, 2012 Leave a Comment
Calgary’s Glenmore Temple Band participated in the 100th birthday celebrations of the Calgary Stampede. The band is the longest serving one in the stampede parade. Peterborough Temple Band also travelled from Ontario to join them for the event and other anniversary festivities. As the 100 Salvationists, including flag bearers, banner carriers, band members and timbrelists, marched along, the … [Read more...]
Foothills Church gives children a safe place to learn and have fun
April 19, 2012 by Kristin Fryer Leave a Comment
On Tuesdays in High River, Alta., the Foothills Church Adventure Club is the place to be. With plenty of games, crafts and other activities, it’s the perfect way for children to spend the afternoon. The club launched with three children in September 2010, but since then, it has expanded greatly. By the end of its first year, the club had grown to 15-20 children and, today, over 30 attend each … [Read more...]
Salvationist Corrine Frost is recognized as a Woman of Vision by Global TV Edmonton
March 19, 2012 by Kristin Fryer 2 Comments
What a difference a decade makes. Just 10 years ago, Corrine Frost was in a downward spiral. Addicted to drugs and alcohol, she was working the streets to support her habits. Now, Corry is the community care ministries secretary at Edmonton Crossroads Community Church and she’s back on the streets, sharing God’s love and helping women escape a life of drugs and prostitution. She also speaks … [Read more...]
For women across the city of Calgary, The Salvation Army’s Community Services is a welcome refuge
January 3, 2012 by Ken Ramstead Leave a Comment
I never expected to stay in Calgary,” says Karen Livick, executive director of The Salvation Army’s community services in Calgary. Part of the executive team tasked by territorial headquarters to oversee the amalgamation of the Army’s social programs in the city into one ministry unit, Livick had thought she’d be there for only two years. “That was in 1999, and here I stay!” she … [Read more...]
Christmas kettle receives gold coin worth more than a loonie
December 16, 2011 Leave a Comment
Stories are often told about diamond rings and gold coins being dropped into Salvation Army Christmas kettles in Canada and the United States. Last week, a kettle in Brooks, Alta., was the fortunate recipient of a gold coin worth approximately $1,700. Wrapped tightly in a $5 bill, the coin was accompanied by a note explaining its worth and the bank has since verified its … [Read more...]
For these dedicated Salvation Army volunteers, the way to a person’s heart is through his stomach
February 4, 2011 Leave a Comment
Adding Flair to Sally Ann Fare Dressed in a fashionable chef’s black hat, jacket and slacks, Vipushan Karunanithi prepares five-to-10-course dinners for $75 and up per person in chic neighbourhood haunts in Windsor, Ont. The 41-year-old, whose father was also a chef, loves simple dishes with essential flavours that stand out—jalapeno peppers, cumin and cilantro are part of the … [Read more...]
The determined climbers weren’t tackling Mount Baldy for glory or because “it was there” but for something far greater
January 21, 2011 by Jayne Thurber-Smith Leave a Comment
Pat Richardson put one snow-encrusted boot in front of the other as wind whipped his face. “At times, I couldn’t see two metres in front of me,” says the 58-year-old World Financial Group (WFG) office manager from Winnipeg. He glanced at the faces of the climbers surrounding him, many of them novices. “As the whiteout enveloped us, they looked at me with ‘What have we gotten … [Read more...]
Each holiday season, The Salvation Army brings the love of Jesus to the communities it serves
December 22, 2010 by Rochelle McAlister Leave a Comment
Neighbourhood Celebration In Toronto’s Regent Park, the Army recognizes the importance of promoting dignity among community members For generations The Salvation Army has been given public trust and resources to deliver Christmas to homes in the community. Our Christmas outreach has often been reduced to handouts and vouchers in an attempt to supply the raw materials for celebration, but the … [Read more...]
Each summer, more than 4,500 young people attend Army camps.
Graduates challenged to “do something” at 31st convocation ceremony in April.
Musician Andrew Scott is raising money for The Salvation Army with a new CD.
During celebrations, General Linda Bond installs new territorial leaders and commissions 15 lieutenants.
