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Active supervision can help prevent summer tragedies

August 04, 2017 - From lakes to rivers, pools to splash pads water is everywhere this summer providing opportunities for families to cool off while enjoying all that summer has to offer. The best way parents can ensure their children stay safe is by practicing active supervision, where you are not only close by young children but watching their actions to make sure they don’t get into a dangerous situation. 

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Red Cross announces $40 million to support Alberta wildfire evacuees as they return home

May 30, 2016 - The Canadian Red Cross will provide an additional $40 million to help evacuees return home following the devastating wildfires in Alberta.

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Red Cross Distributes $30 Million to Evacuees in Just One Day

May 13, 2016 - In just one day, more than half of the $50 million offered by the Canadian Red Cross to help people affected by the Alberta wildfires has already reached thousands of families in need of basic items during this difficult time.
 

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Canadian Red Cross to give Alberta fire evacuees $50 million in immediate financial assistance

May 11, 2016 -

Thanks to the generous outpouring of support from Canadians, Canadian Red Cross will provide immediate financial assistance totalling $50 million to more than 80,000 people displaced by the Alberta wildfires.

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Banks Accepting Donations for Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal

May 06, 2016 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce that 10 banks in Canada will be accepting cash donations from the public in support of Red Cross efforts to assist those affected by the massive wildfires in Alberta.

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Canadian Red Cross responds to fires in Alberta

May 04, 2016 - Massive wildfires have triggered the largest fire-related evacuation in Alberta history with more than 70,000 individuals displaced due to evacuation orders. 

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Red Cross launches new app to help Canadians keep themselves and their families safe during emergencies

May 01, 2016 - (May 1, 2016)  The Canadian Red Cross is launching a new app that will help people prepare for emergencies just in time for Emergency Preparedness Week. 

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Stop the violence. Protect health care

November 03, 2015 - In the last few months, a number of attacks against health-care workers, medical transports and facilities have taken place in several countries, like Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen to mention a few. 

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Red Cross searching for next Humanitarian Award recipients

January 21, 2015 -

(Regina, January 21, 2015) The Canadian Red Cross in Saskatchewan is once again asking the public for nominations for the prestigious Young Humanitarian of the Year Award and the Humanitarian of the Year Award. These awards will be presented at the Red Cross Power of Humanity Gala happening in November 2015. 

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