Home to Calgary

Born in Calgary, it was over 40 years before I returned and since then I really have enjoyed the province and in particular the city of Calgary.  I confess that our seven good years at Glenmore Temple give me a certain bias towards Calgary especially because that is where my son met his amazing and…

Thank you to Calgary

It was a great joy to be in Calgary today for the Volunteer Appreciation Celebration organized by the Public Relations Department.  The room was filled with men and women, young and old, who volunteer to make our kettle campaign a success.  Below Captain Pam addresses the crowd. It’s a snowy day here in Calgary and…

The Salvation Army Kettles

Calgary Kettle Kick Off It’s December.  Officially winter has yet to arrive by the calendar.  But this is Edmonton and winter arrives without any reference to the calendar.   It is also the time of year when Salvation Army Kettles, those red containers, are placed around malls and stores in an effort to raise funds…