Canadian Red Cross

The fires in Jasper are now out, and crews are trying to re-establish some of the infrastructure like power, and water. The wildfire that raged through the town has moved on as well. Some Parks Canada staff who are fighting the fire, are among those who have lost their homes. The devastation in the tourist […]

Parks Canada officials and politicians angrily denied Monday that forest management policies in Jasper National Park contributed to a catastrophic wildfire that damaged one-third of the townsite. Ron Hallman, CEO of the federal agency, said it was “ridiculous” to assert his organization puts a higher value on nature than people. “That is offensive, frankly,” he […]

The Red Cross has been part of Canada since confederation in 1867. The Red Cross movement first swept through Europe, and the idea quickly found its away across the Atlantic Ocean by the late 1800’s. Since then, The Canadian Red Cross has been a beacon of hope in a disaster. Its an organization that counts […]

Back in April Ray Rawlyk of Moose Jaw organized a fundraiser to help the Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal assist Ukrainians who are fighting a war with Russia. Rawlyk worked with the City of Moose Jaw, who helped with some of the costs of putting on the fundraiser.  Rawlyk raised more than 10 thousand […]

The Canadian Red Cross has entered a formal Collaboration Agreement with the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council to aid in emergency situations. Saskatchewan Vice-President Luc Mullinder says this partnership gives the Red Cross a tangible action item list that they can use to talk with communities about the supports they need. “The community leadership and […]

If you notice more people wearing pink on Wednesday, there’s a very important reason as to why. It’s the 14th annual Pink Shirt Day, a day created in 2007 to combat bullying in all walks of life. Remember to rock your pink today for #PinkShirtDay! –@markjohnstonfm pic.twitter.com/eOhFajGO20 — play 92 Regina (@play92regina) February 24, 2021 […]

The Canadian Red Cross is offering a few tips to residents on how to stay safe during the recent cold spell on the prairies. The organization says it’s important to be aware of five items when the temperatures drop this low: Prevention; Recognizing hypothermia; Understanding frostbite; Providing first aid for hypothermia and frostbite; and Understanding […]

Someone who is no stranger to 620 CKRM is now the Canadian Red Cross’ vice-president for Saskatchewan. After spending several years with the organization in a variety of capacities, Luc Mullinder is taking over the role. Mullinder says his day doesn’t really change with this promotion as his plate will still be full. “My role […]

The Canadian Red Cross needs volunteers in Saskatchewan. The Red Cross is currently recruiting for Emergency Management and Personal Disaster Assistance teams. Spokesperson Georgiana Schuring says volunteers are important to everything they do. “They help people who are in the most vulnerable situations during disasters, whether it’s a large scale disaster or a small disaster […]

There were lots of pink shirts being worn by students and teachers at École St. Angela Elementary School in Regina on Monday. A rally was held at the school to kick off K+S Pink Day with a K+S Potash Canada and the Canadian Red Cross after grade three student Ainsley Sax had her drawing chosen for […]