News Items tag as: Salvation Army Kettle Campaign

Ban on Salvation Army kettles outside B.C. liquor stores lifted
December 05, 2022 - 3:33 PM

It would appear the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch has had a change of heart when it comes to allowing Salvation Army Christmas kettles outside liquor stores.
Kelowna Salvation Army kettles not welcome outside B.C. Liquor Stores
December 02, 2022 - 3:30 PM

The Kelowna Salvation Army will have to find new locations to fundraise for its kettle drive after the B.C. Liquor Store Branch decided there were too many charity campaigns at its doors.
Christmas kettle campaigns in Okanagan, Kamloops doing well, despite nationwide drop in donations
December 23, 2020 - 7:30 PM

The Salvation Army nationwide may be reporting a significant loss this month for its largest fundraiser, but in the Thompson-Okanagan the churches are on track to meet or even exceed their fundraising goals.
How the Salvation Army rescued the local kettle campaign
November 28, 2020 - 6:00 PM

The Salvation Army is launching new technologies to assist in this year’s Christmas Kettle Campaign as COVID-19 restrictions interfere with the charity’s traditional collection methods.
Salvation Army kettle campaign ramping up
December 03, 2015 - 2:30 PM

PENTICTON - The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is well underway in Penticton with kettles up around the city.
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Ban on Salvation Army kettles outside B.C. liquor stores lifted