A unique dinner prepared for some impoverished Edmonton by some of the city’s top chefs provided some food for thought in terms of the meaning of community in Alberta’s capital. Continue reading
The B.C. government has committed $3 million to the Victoria Foundation to improve access to fresh food for thousands of people who can’t regularly access it. Continue reading
An Edmonton area woman’s idea for a diaper drive has taken off better than she expected. Continue reading
The Coldest Night takes place this Saturday in support of charities that help Edmonton’s homeless and impoverished population. Continue reading
A local organization that works with people facing poverty and homelessness in Edmonton has partnered with the Royal Alberta Museum to provide its clients with meaningful work. Continue reading
The Mustard Seed is hosting its third annual Family Gift Centre, which sells $2 toys for parents and guardians facing poverty or homelessness for their children for Christmas. Continue reading
A Calgary businessman and philanthropist says he paid roughly $750,000 to help free kidnapped journalist Amanda Lindhout in Somalia. Continue reading
Officials at a Calgary homeless shelter are asking the public for winter items. Continue reading
Members of a far-right group who Canadian border officials say has members that “adhere to extreme right-wing ideology and are not afraid to use violence” was confronted by several dozen protesters in Edmonton’s central McCauley neighbourhood on Monday. Continue reading
A group of Edmontonians were dropping off winter clothing and other essentials at shelters on Saturday for the city’s homeless. Continue reading