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Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 22 November 2020. Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24  God searches for the sheep; God  judges between the fat & the lean. Psalm 100                         Make a joyful noise all the earth! Ephesians 1: 15-23           May God give you a spirit of wisdom, revelation & hope. Matthew 25: ...

After all our worries the Remembrance Ceremony at the Cenotaph worked well and with a small contingent. Comrade Larry did a fine job and everyone who participated in the laying of wreaths did so in form. The get together after at the Branch was also well done by our ladies and the hot soup was well needed after standing in ...

Je me souviens de mon enseignante préférée qui, quand j’y repense, savait vraiment comment amener ses élèves à changer rapidement de vitesse et à engager leur esprit sur un point particulier. Ce n’était vraiment rien de très spécial, mais elle nous disait de tendre la main dans nos bureaux, de prendre nos chapeau de réflexion et de les attacher solidement ...

October 5, 1947 – November 14, 2020 Passed suddenly at home on Saturday. Gordon is reunited with his beloved wife Janet of 45 years. Dedicated father of John (Josée), and James. Papa to Kevin, Trstan, Savannah, Jamie, and Kelsie. Brother to Sterling (Carmen), Bruce (Dianne), Terry, Bert (Julie), Gail (Todd), and Darlene (Jay). Gordon will be remembered by many nieces, ...

On November 13, 2020, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) spot check on Elgin Street in White River. Officers were conducting mandatory alcohol screening (MAS) on all vehicles passing through the checkpoint. At approximately 10:20 p.m., an individual operating an SUV registered a “Fail” on an Approved ...

Congratulations to Debra Tipple, winner of Week 9 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; it sits at $4,128 as Week 10 begins.   Here are the final numbers for Week 9: Weekly Pot: $342, and Progressive Pot: $4,128   Winner: Debra Tipple, her envelope #21 revealed ...

Opioid overdoses are real and claim the lives of people across the province. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging residents to be aware that using illicit drugs could result in a deadly outcome. This warning comes in the wake of an increase in suspected drug related overdoses in the area over the last few weeks. If you choose to use ...

Due to the ongoing C OVID 19 pandemic w e have made the difficult decision to cancel Feed the Need for 2020. We would have loved to continue the tradition of the event being held in November but in the interest of safety, we felt it was best to cancel. The safety of our sponsors, attendees and volunteers comes first. ...

New Books on the 7- Day Shelf this week are; “Royal” by Danielle Steel, “Shadows in Death” by J.D. Robb, “The Fortunate Ones” by Catherine Hokin, “When We Were Brave” by Suzanne Kelman and “Friends and Enemies a Memoir” by Barbara Amiel.   New Movies on the shelf are “The Mean Season”, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”, “Dark Waters” and “The Last ...

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 15 November 2020. Judges 4: 1-7                    The judge Deborah speaks God’s word to the general Barak. Psalm 123                              We lift our eyes to you, O God. 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11     The day of God will come as a thief in the night. Matthew 25: 14 ...

It was February 7th, 1945, late at night when the village elder, Herr Moeller gave us the order to be ready to leave within two hours, with only what we wear or carry, “The Russians are crossing the River Oder.” For weeks, we could hear the foreboding bombings in the distance but were assured by the officials not to worry… ...

Yes, it was a real shock to have our Last WW2 veteran Albert Nicholas pass away. We were very proud to have him as long as he did and he will be missed as door guard and my partner for many Public speaking events. He also always had a nice word for everyone he met at the post office or ...

On November 8, 2020, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault at a restaurant in White River. The investigation revealed that the two involved parties were engaged in a verbal dispute which escalated to a physical assault. As a result of the investigation, Courtney SCHELL, 28 years-of-age, ...

On November 6, 2020, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a residence in White River. In the process of investigating the incident, police were made aware of domestic related court order breaches. As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old person, from White River, ...

On November 4, 2020, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a routine patrol of White River. At approximately 8:40 p.m., officers observed an SUV driving erratically on Lisgar Street. A traffic stop was initiated to check on the sobriety of the driver. The investigation revealed that the driver was impaired by alcohol. As a result, ...