Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - The Township of Matachewan fire department is now part of a tiered response agreement.It has become the sixth department to enter into such an agreement with the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) Emergency Medical Services (EMS).EMS Chief John McCarthy secured the agreement of
If you missed the community food drive on the weekend, there’s still time to drop off food at The Speaker office at 18 Wellington Street in New Liskeard.Donations will be accepted until 5 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, March 29).
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Over 100 staff and students at TDSS pulled up their socks to support a cause about inclusion and respect.“I first heard about the Lots of Socks awareness campaign from
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – The consequences of a simple foot blister left untreated can be dire for someone with diabetes.“Diabetes affects circulation and immunity, and over time the sensory nerves in the feet may be damaged,” said Ellen Ibey, executive director of the Temagami Family Health Team.“People with diabetes often
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Climbing on to the scales can be stressful, at any age.At the Temagami Family Health Team clinic, its youngest clients can do so in a little more comfort and efficiency.Nurse practitioner Nancy Presseault now examines babies – including recording their weights and measurements – using a
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TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – Do you have a firearm you want to dispose of?During the month of April, Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police will join their counterparts across the province in a month-long gun amnesty.But don’t drop them off – contact police to arrange a pick-up.The amnesty is open to any
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - A solution is being sought for insurance concerns related to the proposed recreation program recently put before Cobalt council.Cobalt resident Kyle Audette has outlined a plan for recreational activities for children and their parents.At Cobalt's committee-of-the-whole meeting Tuesday, March 6, chief administrative officer Michelle Larose said
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming municipal officials say a proposal for mandatory certification of firefighters jeopardizes the future of volunteer departments.The province argues that training and certification will improve safety, for both the public and firefighters.At the centre of the debate are proposed regulations under the Fire Protection and
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Alexa Corneil’s passion for hockey has inspired a new tournament that will help make a difference in South Temiskaming and beyond.The inaugural AC15 Memorial Tournament was held March 22-25 in Temiskaming Shores with 14 teams participating.“What an honour it is to be here, it’s pretty
