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A Night to Remember at Festival 56

The Canadian Staff Band honours retiring Bandmaster John Lam.
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It was a full house at Guelph Citadel, Ont., on April 5 as the Canadian Staff Band (CSB) hosted its annual concert, Festival 56. The sanctuary filled with brass music, red festival tunics and an air of gratitude as the CSB celebrated 56 years, with a special tribute to Bandmaster John Lam as he prepares to retire after 30 years of faithful

A Night to Remember at Festival 56

The Canadian Staff Band honours retiring Bandmaster John Lam.
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It was a full house at Guelph Citadel, Ont., on April 5 as the Canadian Staff Band (CSB) hosted its annual concert, Festival 56. The sanctuary filled with brass music, red festival tunics and an air of gratitude as the CSB celebrated 56 years, with a special tribute to Bandmaster John Lam as he prepares to retire after 30 years of faithful

Salvation Army Corps in Corner Brook, N.L., Merge

The new Corner Brook Community Church unites two congregations.
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Two long-standing Salvation Army corps in Newfoundland and Labrador, Corner Brook Temple and Corner Brook Citadel, have officially merged to form the newly established Corner Brook Community Church. In February, the church held its first service with both congregations coming together as one, marking the start of a new chapter for The Salvation

Call to Prayer for the Canadian Federal Election

A pastoral letter from our territorial leaders, Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves.
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"We are fortunate to live in a free and democratic society, where we have the privilege of voting to elect our leaders," write Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves. "Let us approach this responsibility with prayerful consideration."

New Initiative in Surrey, B.C., Helps Fight Food Insecurity

Program provides food and spreads awareness about Army services.
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Majors Diane and Glynden Cross, corps officers at Surrey Community Church, B.C., have always been passionate about ensuring food security. Over the past year, they launched a program called “Food Matters,” which helps clients access snacks. It also raises awareness about The Salvation Army’s services for those who may be unfamiliar with them,

Grand Opening of New Kemptville, Ont., Corps Building

Warm and welcoming church space reflects a sense of home.
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The Salvation Army Kemptville Corps, Ont., officially opened the doors to its newly renovated church building in November, with 160 people attending the grand opening event. The new building, located just across the street from the former location, has been a long-anticipated project driven by a need for more space as the congregation has grown

Montreal Citadel Celebrates 140 Years

Festivities include a prayer walk, banquet and Sunday service.
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In November, Montreal Citadel celebrated its 140th anniversary with a weekend of festivities, gathering in the spirit of the theme, “A legacy of faith, a hope for the future.” The celebrations began on Saturday with more than 30 members of the corps, aged 16-77, walking through the streets of Ville Emard, the neighbourhood where