Mirra and Starlette wanted to help people they saw struggling. (Submitted photo)

By Nigel Maxwell

Leading by example

Prince Albert youth step up to help homeless

Jan 8, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Determined to help the homeless community in Prince Albert, Mirra Michel and her cousin Starlette raised hundreds of dollars and assembled some care packages for a dozen people.

Their fundraiser started last October and ran to the end of December. Through a social media link, the young women collected $675 and then used the money to buy items they thought people would appreciate.

On New Year’s Eve they went to areas where they had seen homeless people and hand delivered their gifts.

“One of the people we gave it to, he just recently became homeless and he was just so happy and so grateful that he got it, and [it was] just like a great way to start the New Year,” Michel said.

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The care packages consisted of items such as blankets, toques, socks, gloves and hand and toe warmers. There were also snacks such as cereal, fruit and chocolate bars.

Acknowledging the services offered by the Salvation Army, and the tragic loss created by the fire on Christmas Day, Michel said she is determined to do more. And after talking to her boss at Tipi Fuel, she thinks there may be opportunities to do something weekly or even monthly.

“Even during the summer time or spring time, people need like hygiene stuff,” she said. “I think if we bring the community together, we can definitely help the people.”

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