Alberta News and Stories
Re-entry Support Centre opened in Jasper, Alberta to assist residents impacted by the fires
August 16, 2024 - The Re-entry Support Centre is a one-stop location for information and services as Jasper residents enter the community.
Red Cross opens collaborative Humanitarian Services Centre in Hinton, Alberta
August 08, 2024 - Today, the Canadian Red Cross opened a Humanitarian Services Centre in Hinton, Alberta, that will bring together community organizations and other partners in a collaborative effort to provide essential support for those impacted by the wildfires in Jasper.
Canadian Red Cross thanks community partners and raises over $674,000 during Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper event
August 01, 2024 - Thanks to the generosity of people in Alberta and across the country, the Canadian Red Cross is proud to announce that Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper event raised more than $674,000 to help individuals and families impacted by the recent wildfires in Alberta.
Canadian Red Cross announces financial assistance for people evacuated from Jasper due to wildfires in Alberta
July 30, 2024 - The Canadian Red Cross today announced it will be providing $750 per household for people evacuated from their primary residence in Jasper, Alberta to help individuals and families meet urgent needs resulting from the recent wildfires in the area.
Canadian Red Cross launches appeal for people affected by Alberta Wildfires
July 25, 2024 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal to help people and communities impacted by wildfires in Alberta.
“It was amazing how much help we got”: an evacuee's account of the Northwest Territories wildfires
September 19, 2023 - For more than 20 hours, people fleeing wildfire in Northwest Territories drove south to get to safety and plan their next steps. Michele Michetti, 29, remembers seeing flames, but it’s the people that stick out the most in her memories on the drive from Yellowknife.
Hope in the Face of Adversity: Kym Porter's Journey of Healing and Community Support in Medicine Hat
August 29, 2023 - In the picturesque community of Medicine Hat, Alberta, one woman has emerged as a beacon of hope, breaking down barriers and transforming tragedy into triumph.Kym Porter, a compassionate advocate for opioid harm reduction, has dedicated her life to empowering her community through naloxone training and combating the burden of stigma.
Canadian Red Cross opens appeal to help Albertans impacted by wildfires
May 08, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross has opened the 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal to help provide assistance to people across the province who have been impacted by wildfires.
A Volunteer Journey
April 17, 2023 - “That’s just what I do. I am a long-term volunteer. I find it rewarding to get out there and help people. Somebody’s got to do it.”
Alberta Red Cross Personnel Recognized
March 27, 2023 - Seventeen Canadian Red Cross volunteers and staff in Alberta received recognition with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals for their humanitarian work.
The Red Cross was honoured by a request from the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, to select and submit award recipients
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