Posted May 19, 2011 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
* Guest blog by Shelley Dalke, manager of national swimming and water safety programs[slideshow] On May 10th, I travelled to Da Nang, Vietnam, to attend the 2011 World Conference on Drowning Prevention. It was my first time in Vietnam, a count...
Posted May 18, 2011 by Global Administrator
It started within 24 hours. Super generous kind-hearted Canadians setting up facebook groups, events and online communities devoted to helping the people of Slave Lake and surrounding areas recover from a devastating wildfire that destroyed ne...
Posted May 18, 2011 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.PAKISTAN: Community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) is at the core of the Red Cross Red Crescent recovery program in Pakistan. The thinki...
Our water safety expert, Aileen Nauss, and mascot Buckles headed out to Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia earlier this week to spread the word about the importance of wearing a lifejacket. Here's what they have to say about National Lifejacket Day, on May 19...
The response from Albertans, Canadians, and even concerned individuals outside of Canada following the Slave Lake fire in Alberta continues to amaze! A very gracious thank you to all the people who have tweeted and retweeted messages of support, like...
Posted May 17, 2011 by Global Administrator
Every Tuesday, we publish a photo to show Red Cross at work across the province or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know!A big thanks to The Fergie Jenkins Foundation which recently raised $6,500 for the Canadian Red Cross Respe...
Canadians woke up to the news this morning of massive wildfires sweeping across parts of central and north-central Alberta. The fires, some continuing to burn out of control, have damaged or destroyed approximately 40 percent of the town Slave Lake, ...
Posted May 13, 2011 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
*Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks – everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food tips and solutions. This week's post is courtesy of our friend Robin Parker at the American Red Cross, Oregon Trail Chapter. Thank Thin...
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