News Releases (Page 35)

Canadian Red Cross Merging Brooks and Medicine Hat Locations

April 04, 2013 -

The support and services the City of Brooks and the County of Newell has come to expect from the Canadian Red Cross will now be enhanced and supported through the Red Cross office located in Medicine Hat, Alberta effective May 1, 2013.

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Canada helps strengthen humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan

March 18, 2013 -

Canada’s development efforts in Afghanistan are focused on meeting basic needs in health and education, delivering humanitarian assistance and increasing the resilience of the Afghan people, especially women and children.

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Kelowna proclaims March as Red Cross Month

March 06, 2013 -

The City of Kelowna has officially proclaimed March as Red Cross Month.

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Roughriders partner with the Red Cross to tackle bullying

February 20, 2013 -

The Canadian Red Cross and the Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club are teaming up for a fight against bullying. Through an agreement signed this week, the Roughriders formally join the Red Cross in working to create safe and respectful school environments in Saskatchewan.

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Canadian Red Cross mourns the loss of Music World Limited founder and long-time supporter Kroum Pindoff

January 17, 2013 -

Today the Canadian Red Cross mourns the loss of Kroum Pindoff, founder of Music World Limited and Pindoff Record Sales Limited; a compassionate humanitarian and long-time supporter of the work of the Canadian Red Cross around the world. Mr. Pindoff died peacefully at home in his sleep on January 16 at the age of 97.

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Three years on from the devastating earthquake, the Canadian Red Cross continues to support communities in Haiti

January 10, 2013 -

Three years after a massive earthquake devastated Haiti, the Red Cross continues to help earthquake survivors rebuild and recover. Today, efforts have shifted from immediate life-saving assistance to long-term recovery to ensure communities can build a stronger and healthier future.

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The Red Cross Presents a Review of 2012

January 08, 2013 - The Red Cross provides numerous humanitarian services throughout Quebec as part of a threefold process: before, during and after a disaster. This ensures that the Red Cross is always there to support Quebec families. "Everyday in Quebec, teams of volunteer responders are mobilized to help people affected by disasters. This past year, Red Cross action made a difference in the lives of nearly 5000 people, including thousands of children, who were impacted by disasters."

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Canadian Red Cross launches holiday giving campaign to help Canadians give the gift of hope

December 13, 2012 -

The Canadian Red Cross is announcing the launch of our annual holiday fundraising campaign to support families impacted by disaster. Share your holiday spirit and donate relief items to families in need.

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Red Cross concerned as humanitarian needs escalate in the Philippines

December 11, 2012 -

The Red Cross is raising the alarm as the need for humanitarian relief in the Philippines is growing more acute following Typhoon Bopha.

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