In tribute to the late Wayne Hearn, more than 50 firefighters, emergency responders and members of 2344 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in New Liskeard paraded to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish on September 20. Carrying his remains were, clockwise from lower left, Harley firefighter Matthew Tremblay, Lieutenant
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Hospital to hospital
Another step in non-urgent patient transferDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT--The development of a non-urgent patient transfer system, which would safely and efficiently transfer non-urgent patients in Northeastern Ontario from hospital to hospital, will be the focus of an implementation work group which is now
City residents rolling with new waste pick-ups
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Three weeks into a new garbage pick-up and recycling system, Temiskaming Shores’ director of public works couldn’t be happier.“It’s gone great,” said Doug Walsh late last week.The city’s enhanced recycling program launched after Labour Day.Household garbage and an expanded
FOOTWORK
Foot by foot, metre by metre, the $324,000 replacement of the New Liskeard boardwalk began last week. A crew from South Wabi Sawmill – clockwise, from upper right, Dave Rideout, Jacob Rideout, Shane Hewitt and Chad Livingston, hidden – is pictured above installing another section. (Staff photo by Diane
Palliative care in Temiskaming on agenda
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Palliative care in Temiskaming will be the subject at Pro-Vie Right to Life’s annual fall meeting.Two representatives of Timiskaming Hospice Palliative Care will speak at the October 2 meeting.Program coordinator Betty Smallwood is a registered nurse with certification in gerontology and hospice palliative
LEGION DONATION
Temiskaming Hospital is making medical data more mobile. Laptop computers that can access individual test results, for example, are being installed on carts that can be rolled to patients’ bedsides for immediate referral. A $3,500 donation from New Liskeard Royal Canadian Branch 33 will purchase two more carts.
Dedicated to his community
Longtime Harley Township fire chief passes awayDISTRICT (Staff) — One of Temiskaming’s most beloved fire chiefs to join the volunteer fire service passed away last week, leaving behind a 31-year legacy of dedication and pride.Harley Township Fire Chief Wayne Hearn passed away at the Temiskaming
From the Editor’s Desk
What do we need to know about the candidates?Some municipalities have the usual acclamations and some municipalities have a larger-than-usual amount of candidates running for office.The Temiskaming Speaker will soon be running profiles on each of the various municipal and school board contests.
This is a crime?
Dear Editor:I am writing this letter in defence and support of Dr. Tim who was dismissed for giving some of his patients “The Holy Bible” because someone complained. Imagine, because he gave out “God’s Holy Word.”Disgraceful – and shame on the Clinic and shame on the person
Rejecting God in health care?
Dear Editor:I would like to comment on the farewell from Dr. Tim Griffioen—“Letter Of The Week” August 20, Speaker “Locum Doctor Bids Farewell To Temiskaming Shores”.Compared to many places in the world we are blessed with health care in this country. When in need of health care