HUNGRY FOR ACTION
How can the Salvation Army help a pregnant 16-year-old earning only $550 a month with a part-time job? Captain Nancy Braye, at left, outlines the services to Judith Visser. Rev. Visser of Hillview United took on the role of the struggling teenager at a poverty simulation event hosted by
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DEDICATED SERVICE
Harley Township has recognized the late Wayne Hearn for 31 consecutive years of dedication to the township’s volunteer fire department. Reeve Pauline Archambault, left, presented the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association’s municipal long service award and medal to Roberte Hearn, widow of the late fire chief. Mr. Hearn, who
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Paramedics’ roles expanding
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter KIRKLAND LAKE – A senior calls 911 after falling – yet again – at home.When paramedics respond, they spot trip hazards in the furniture layout.But they typically haven’t had a way to get some expert help into that home.That’s expected to change
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HEALTHY DONATION
The New Liskeard Lions have donated $1,434 to the New Liskeard Family Health Team (NLFHT) from proceeds collected during the annual July Dragon Boat Festival boat races. Participants in the race collected pledges and directed them to a charity of their choice. From the left are NLFHT Nurse Practitioner
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Mirror on Temiskaming: Violence Against Women series
In Temiskaming, the predominant call to law enforcement remains domestic violence with 32 cases a month reported.Port in a StormHaileybury Pavilion Women’s shelter a safe place for womenSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter NOTE: This is the first of a four-part series looking at violence directed at women in
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The holiday season is here
The enjoyment of Christmas scenes and lights throughout the towns and country is now getting into full swing. The Verrier family in Englehart were enjoying setting up their outdoor Christmas decorations together this past weekend. From left are Dany, Hailey, 5, Madison, 2, and Amy. (Staff photo by Darlene
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CJTT FM Christmas Wish Campaign raises $ 64,951 in pledges
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The familiar saying, “It takes a community to raise a child” came true last week when the 2014 CJTT FM Christmas Wish Campaign raised $64,951 in pledges to help needy children living in the Temiskaming District.“They say it takes a village to
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GENERATING INTEREST
Interest from a new Smart and Caring Fund will be invested in projects that enhance Temiskaming Shores’ way of life. Fueled by annual contributions over 22 years of $18,000 from Canadian Solar Inc. and TransCanada Energy, the owners of two solar projects, the fund will eventually reach almost $400,000.
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Seeking Christmas angels
NEOFACS and partners collecting toys for needy familiesSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — “There must be a gift under the tree for every child at Christmas,” said McDonald’s Restaurant owners Peter and Sharron Graydon as they unveiled a donation box at their New Liskeard restaurant
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Long-term care residents need more: OCHU
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Chronic understaffing of Ontario’s long-term care facilities is fueling “a barrage” of injuries, infection, bedsores, abuse and unsafe work practices.So says the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU) in a new report detailing the experiences of personal support workers (PSWs) and
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