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Red Cross Assisting 18 individuals affected by a fire in Edmonton

 

To the Rescue. Following an early morning blaze, Canadian Red Cross assists 21 individuals affected by apartment fire in Edmonton. more

 

 

Getting the Word Out. Attention Cypress County Residents! If you have been affected by flooding, check your mail. Red Cross has sent all residents an infosheet with a list of available disaster services to help you and your family recover. more

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TELUS Employees Reach Out to Flood-Affected Albertans. $10,000 Donation Matched by Company for $20,000 gift. more

Unexpected Corporate Gift Leaves Red Cross Personnel Grinning from Ear to Ear. Nexen Donates $25,000 to Flood-Affected Albertans. more

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A Rockin' Fundraiser. Thanks to Corb Lund, Kalan Porter and others, the Red Cross now has $68,000 extra dollars to help flood-affected Albertans. more 

Red Cross is appealing for donations in wake of severe weather across Western Canada. Read about local fundraising efforts or review our national appeal to help Western Canadians cope with severe weather.

In Your Community

Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Issues Promotion
Red Cross Youth Honoured. Edmonton youth presented with prestigious award and generous donation from the TELUS Edmonton Community Foundation. more

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WALMART CAMPAIGN 2010

On Track and Picking Up Steam. At the halfway point, Alberta Walmart stores have already raised over $270,000 towards $400,000 fundraising goal! more

10 Days and Counting. Grande Prairie Walmart and Community Raise Over $17,000 for Local Red Cross! more

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A Royal Affair. Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands shares lessons in history with 150 guests at the 2010 Power of Humanity Gala. The Princess has spent 40 years as a International Red Cross volunteer, working with the Dutch Society and  chairing the highest body within the International Movement for eight years. more

Publications

Alberta Annual Review 2009–2010 (PDF, 3mb). Find out what Red Cross is doing in your community!

World

Pakistan Floods Centre

Pakistan Floods Community Information Portal. Find out about the latest news and fundraising activies taking place in your community. more

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HAITI EARTHQUAKE 6 months on 

Did you know that it's been over six months since the devastating devastating earthquake in Haiti?To reflect on the work of Red Cross personnel, and the Canadians who have gone that extra mile to raise funds for Haitians in need,check out Haiti Earthquake: Stories from Home and Abroad.

Current Appeals

Around the World.  Internationally, Red Cross programs assist the world's most vulnerable people. more

Spotlight

Kim Laing
Remembering Katrina. Red Cross delegate, Red Cross Volunteer and firefighter Kim Laing looks back at the storm that shook New Orleans to its core. more

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Don't be a Drowning Statistic: Stay Safe This Summer! Did you know that on average about 250 Canadians drown each summer? If you’re heading out to the lake this weekend—or just relaxing at home—the Canadian Red Cross asks you to consider these important safety tips. more

Events

The Ride for Red postcard

Beauty Queen Rides for Red, Sept. 26. Former Miss Canada to traverse 4,000km from Calgary to Los Angeles to raise funds for Red Cross. more

Volunteer Open House, Summer 2010. We are opening our doors this summer to connect skills with volunteer opportunities. Check out our Open House dates! Or view our promotional poster (PDF 516kb) for our August 11th event.

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Alberta Water Safety Conference, October 2010. If you are looking to network, share ideas and engage in aquatic professional development in the field of aquatics this conference is for you and your aquatic staff! more

Employment Opportunities

Join the world's most respected Humanitarian Organization. more

Volunteers

Are you interested in becoming a Youth volunteer? Join our team today! more

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Red Cross is here to help. If you have an emergency and need Red Cross assistance call 1-888-800-6493 now!

Red Cross and Phone Donations If you have received a call requesting a donation to Canadian Red Cross, and are concerned about whether the call you received was legitimate, please call 1-800-565-4483.  more»

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Updated December 8, 2009