The disastrous wildfires in Fort McMurray have left many Albertans feeling the need to help out, and there are a number of ways in which Drumheller volunteers are mobilizing efforts to help out those displaced from their homes.
As for cash donations, the provincial government said that it will match private contributions made to Canada Red Cross for the Fort Mac effort.
Red Cross officials are saying that in-kind donations like clothing, water, or food are complex and challenging to use effectively, so at this time prefer individuals make cash donations if they want to help out most easily
Texting “REDCROSS” to 30333 allows you to make a direct $5 donation to Red Cross from your phone.
The Salvation Army is accepting cash donations only at this time, through their website www.salvationarmy.ca. The local organization says they are waiting on word from the provincial government for the donation of material goods. Two Salvation Army community response units have been deployed to Fort McMurray from Edmonton in order to provide food to evacuees and responders.
The students of DVSS are holding a fundraising food sale tomorrow during their lunch hour, 12 pm to 12:30 pm, in order to raise funds.
Canalta Hotels is offering 50 per cent off rooms for families affected by the fire.
A group of musicians who were already planning a performance at Neighbour’s Pub Thursday night have decided to donate all profits to donate to the tragedy. Frankboltz, Boreas Alive, and J. McLean will be performing there at 9:30 pm.