Every Friday, members of Calgary's Bear Clan Patrol chapter hand out hand warmers, pick up needles and most importantly, make connections with the vulnerable people they meet as they walk through the city. Despite this holiday being a difficult one, the Indigenous community watch group's Friday patrol made a small nod to consistency in these strange times. The group used seven vehicles to hand out about 250 prepackaged dinners — turkey, pasta salad, buns and dessert — across the city. Christmas Day caps of a week of giving for the group. From Monday to Wednesday, the patrol distributed curbside food hampers to 113 elders and families in need.

Source: CBC News December 26, 2020 02:03 UTC