Dear Fellow Salvationists, Once more those lands so familiar to us through the pages of the Scriptures are torn by strife and bloodshed. Every hour we are hearing the words ‘Israel’ and ‘Palestine’ in the news bulletins, but instead of being associated with blessing and God’s immeasurable love they are now again symbols of hatred and warfare. The nations of the world have spoken through the United Nations Organisation, but are being ignored. Innocent ones are suffering. Non-combatants are paying a high price. Children lie dead and maimed. Neither of the … (More)

Any producer will reluctantly admit that finding an audience in these challenging economic times is no small feat, but there must have been magic in the air guiding The Salvation Army’s production and promotion team to nearly filling Roy Thomson Hall’s (RTH) 2,630 seats on a bitterly cold Saturday night, December 13, and staging an impressive performance with a message. With some 275 singers, 30 musicians, storyteller/emcee, vocal soloist, organist, special effects stagecraft, and multimedia support, this year’s Christmas celebration concert could arguably claim being one … (More)

Northwest Territories Deputy Minister for the Department of Justice, Bronwyn Watters, presented Majors Dale and Jo Sobool, executive director and assistant executive director, Northwest Territories Resource Centre, with a gift of blankets. As part of the Territorial government’s recognition for her 30 years of service, Deputy Minister Watters was given the opportunity to make a contribution to a local charity. She chose The Salvation Army, purchased the much-needed blankets and delivered them to the shelter. Photo: Mjrs Dale and Jo Sobool accept the gift of blankets from Bronwyn Watters