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Matthew 4: 1-11  The temptation of Jesus: Matthew’s account of the Temptation of Jesus is crisp and direct and loaded with Old Testament background as each of the passages Jesus quotes back to the devil come from Deuteronomy. Jewish readers of Matthew’s gospel would not have missed the theology here: Jesus is the New Israel who does in the wilderness ...

Another successful sale is behind us and we would like to express our thanks to the many people who made this sale possible. First, to the people of Wawa and surrounding area, who donate so generously to our sale, we say, “THANK YOU” Next to our many volunteers who faithfully show up to help sort, organize, and run the sale. ...

January 24, 1950 – January 24, 2026 Died January 24, 2026 in Brockville, Ontario. Born January 24, 1950 to Mary Lou and Gerald Morrison. Grew up on a farm near Lake Eloida and spent her youth in Lansdowne and Athens. Youngest of siblings James, Mackie, Robert, and Cheryl Faith. Attended high school in Athens, teacher’s college in Ottawa, then began her ...

Editor’s Note: Although this is from the SSM PUC Services, it is applicable here. PUC Services Inc. is urging parents and caregivers to keep children away from snowbanks that form under power lines. As challenging winter conditions continue to bring an exceptional amount of snow, these large snowbanks can elevate children to a height where they are dangerously close to ...

  The Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC) Foundation recently hosted its Winter Carnival Family Day, Color the Cold, a heartwarming event that brought children, seniors, and families together.   During the event, children painted the windows of the long-term care dining room with cheerful artwork, while seniors added their own special touch by colouring geese as part of the display, ...

Our hearts are heavy as we grieve the loss of our EarlyON Centre — a place that was more than just a building. It was a safe space for families, a place of laughter, first friendships, shared milestones, and daily moments of connection that meant so much to so many. In the midst of this heartbreaking loss, we have been ...

Terry Sheehan, MP for Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma, announced more than $11.4 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 8 projects across Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health.   Through the ETF, the Government of Canada helps municipalities and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities address urgent needs related to the illegal drug crisis. The ...

Exodus 24:12-18  and Matthew 17:1-9 Moses goes up the mountain to receive the ten commandments (actually 613 in total). While there, he encounters God in a strange manner. The “Glory of the Lord” comes upon him. In Hebrew, the word is Shekinah, meaning “The Light of God’s Presence.” The Shekinah so changed him that when he came down, his face ...

December 7, 1937 – February 16, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Ann McCrank on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the age of 88. Mary passed away surrounded by her loving family at Mapleview Extended Care in Sault Ste. Marie. Born on December 7, 1937, in Kirkland Lake, Mary lived a life ...

Feb 18, 2026 at 23:00 This weather alert has ended at 10:38 p.m. Feb 18, 2026 at 13:14 11:21 AM EST Wednesday 18 February 2026 Hazardous winter conditions beginning this afternoon. What: Snowfall amounts of 5 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in blowing snow with winds gusting up to 60 km/h. When: Beginning this afternoon and ending overnight. Additional information: ...

It is with deep sadness, the family announces the peaceful passing of Lou on February 13, 2026 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 91. Born in Lithuania in 1935, he left this world with courage, faith and dignity to join Our Heavenly Father. Lou was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, who dedicated 35 years ...

March 8, 1952 – January 27, 2026 It is with profound sadness that the family of Patricia Doucette announces her passing. She lost her 20 year battle with cancer with strength and grace. Born in Wawa, Ontario and lived in Balmertown, Ontario until the family moved to Merritt, BC in 1969, where she graduated and then came to Prince George ...

NEW BOOKS on the 7- Day Shelf this week are “When the Fireflies Dance” by Aisha Hassan, “Silent Bones” by Val McDermid, “Gone Before Goodbye” by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben, and “Change Your Brain Change Your Pain” by Daniel G. Amen, MD.. En Français, nous avons “La librairie des livres interdits” par Marc Levy.   STAFF PICK OF THE ...

August 14, 1937 – February 13, 2026 Robert (Bob) Isaacson, age 88, of Timmins, Ontario, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026 at the Timmins and District Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on August 14, 1937, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. At the age of 21, he moved to Vancouver, British Columbia to acquire his pilot’s ...

Throughout the weeks and months, we see the sun by day and the moon by night. But a few times each year, they line up along with Earth to produce spectacular solar and lunar eclipses. We do not see an eclipse each month because of the Moon’s slight tilt in its orbit around the Earth. Sometimes the bright full moon ...