Heartwarming donation to Englehart food bank
EARLTON (Staff) – A recent donation did more than help stock the shelves of the Englehart and Area Food Bank.It touched the hearts of volunteers, said food bank coordinator Vic Roach.Roach was lending a hand at the Earlton Farm Show as visitors dropped off donations for local food banks.But he
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Gangue-sters hold 35th annual event
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY —The sparkle of polished quartz, samples of Cobalt bloom, jagged purple amethyst and gemstones of every hue.It all attracted hundreds of rock hounds and people interested in gems and minerals to the Gangue-sters Rock and Mineral Club’s 35th annual
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Boy with rare disease needs special bed
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP - Sammy Morrow is four-years-old and lives in Coleman Township with his parents, Richard and Krystal, and his older brother Jason, age six.Sammy is a happy boy who attends St. Patrick School in Cobalt.However, he has a health challenge which means he has extra needs. While
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A double-take on Temiskaming’s double-barns
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter BELLE VALLÉE - Double-barns, or twin barns, built side-by-side and joined by a passageway, are a unique adaptation of a barn structure which originates from Quebec.At one time several of these double-barns existed in the Casey Township and Brethour Township areas of Temiskaming.Evidence of that unique barn structure
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Andy and Dot Poupore reflect on sales barns and steam shows
By Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON/DACK - Andy and Dot Poupore love to dance.The couple, who live on the outskirts of Englehart, have been dancing since they met in the late 1950s.Through the years their partnership has resulted in many developments that have helped and entertained people across the district and beyond.From
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New look for ambulances
DISTRICT (Staff) - The ambulances in Temiskaming are taking on a new look.District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief John McCarthy explained the ambulances will feature a new design to make them stand out.He commented that the vehicle that he drives looks a little different
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SMOKE FREE
Timiskaming Health Unit Public Health Promoter Laurel Beardmore spoke with students Cynthia Ridley (middle) and Natalie Bain about the hazards of tobacco usage at Northern College on March 21. Students were being asked to Take a Stand against tobacco usage to promote smoke-free policies at post-secondary institutions and to fill
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TDSS puts best feet forward for Down syndrome
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
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Putting a care-filled foot forward
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
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Weighing the baby benefits
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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