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    Happy 100th anniversary to two Salvation Army churches in Corner Brook!

    Friday, 3 May 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The Salvation Army is hosting a Family Fun Day tomorrow from 2-4 p.m. at City Square. There will be food, music and mascots. 

    The Salvation Army is celebrating 100 years in Corner Brook. On Bayfm this morning with Lenny Benoit, Major Barry Wheeler and General Brian Peddle talked about this significant milestone. General Peddle says the best thing about this weekend is that he got to come here. The general is originally from Trinity Bay and joined the Salvation Army when he was an older teenager. Nearly half a century later,  Peddle has been around the world. He says it’s a special event in Corner Brook this weekend as two Salvation Army churches are celebrating 100th anniversaries. The Salvation Army is hosting a Family Fun Day tomorrow from 2-4 p.m. at City Square. There will be food, music and mascots. 

     

     

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