The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) has released the election results for the Area 6 Board representative. Incumbent Ian MacPherson was re-elected with 66 votes. Barbara Kendrick had 11 votes, Linda Yule had 7 votes, Chris Wray had 3 votes, and Albert Bouchard had 2 votes.
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The DTSSAB will be holding the election for its Area 6 TWOMO Board member seat on October 24th, 2022. The five candidates seeking election are: Albert Bouchard, Barbara Kendrick, Ian Macpherson, Chris Wray, and Linda Yule.
Qualified electors for Area 6 will be able to vote in-person from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM are as follows:
Englehart Arena and Community Hall
80 Seventh Ave., Englehart
Kenogami Fire Hall and Community Centre
5450 Hwy 11, Kenogami
Royal Canadian Legion, Larry Brown Room
1 Summerhayes Ave., Kirkland Lake
Who is qualified as an elector in this election?
A person is entitled to vote in a DTSSAB election if he or she or they on voting day:
Resides in one of the below-listed unincorporated townships, or is the owner or tenant of land in the township, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
Is a Canadian citizen;
Is at least 18 years old; and
Is not prohibited from voting by law or under theMunicipal Elections Act 1996.
Michie, Nordica, Terry, Lee, Maisonville, Arnold, Katrine, Ossian, Pharand, Childerhouse, Doyle,Musgrove, Bartlett, Geikie, Cleaver, McNeil, Robertson, Sheba, Dunmore, Bompas, Grenfell, Lebel, Hincks, Argule, Baden, Alma, Holmes, Burt, Eby, Otto, Boston, McElroy, McFadden, Montrose, Bannockburn, Flavelle, Gross, Blain, Marquis, Pacaud, Catharine, Rattray, Willison, Davidson, Sharpe, Savard, Marter, Bayly, Mulligan.
On election day, each voter must bring with them official documentation such as a driver’s licence or a passport showing the qualifying address the voter is residing at in one of the above townships. If the official documentation is a Health Card or another government identification which does not show the qualifying address, then the documentation must be accompanied by a utility bill, bank account statement, tax bill or any documentation that can confirm the residency at the official address.
Should you have any questions, please contact:
Don Studholme
Returning Officer
studholmed@dtssab.com
On October 24th, 2022, the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board will be holding an election to determine the Area 6 Territories without Municipal Organization (TWOMO) Board member seat. The five candidates for the seat are: Albert Bouchard from Pacaud Township, Linda Yule from Otto Township, Barbara Kendrick from Lebel Township, Christopher Wray from Bayley Township, and incumbent Ian MacPherson from Grenfell Township.
Area 6 consists of the following townships: Hillary, Reynolds, McKeown, Fripp, McArthur, Douglas, Fallon, Fasken, Michie, Nordica, Terry, Lee, Maisonville, Arnold, Katrine, Ossian, Pharand, Childerhouse, Doyle, Musgrove, Bartlett, Geikie, Cleaver, McNeil, Robertson, Sheba, Dunmore, Bompas, Grenfell, Lebel, Hincks, Argule, Baden, Alma, Holmes, Burt, Eby, Otto, Boston, McElroy, McFadden, Montrose, Bannockburn, Flavelle, Gross, Blain, Marquis, Pacaud, Catharine, Rattray, Willison, Davidson, Sharpe, Savard, Marter, Bayly and Mulligan.
If you reside in one of the above-referenced townships and wish to vote on October 24th, you can confirm you are on the voter list by going to VoterLookup.ca. If your name is not on the voters list and you wish to add it, attend the DTSSAB office at 29 Duncan Ave. North, Kirkland Lake to complete the respective form. Voter Notification Cards will be forwarded to all registered voters in Area 6 by October 7th indicating where the polling station will be held for your township. A reminder to be an eligible voter you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and residing in one of the townships in Area 6 or an owner or tenant of land there or the spouse of such owner or tenant.
For the Area 7, TWOMO, Board member seat, Mary Jo Lentz of Tudhope township has been acclaimed to the Board as the sole candidate.
Any additional information can be requested by contacting the following:
Don Studholme, Returning Officer
Email : studholmed@dtssab.com
Phone: 705-567-9366 ext 3251
Mobile: 705-567-7448
Due to generous contributions from community partners – the DTSSAB will be formally unveiling the Off-Road Response Unit (ORU) on July 5th, at the Harbourfront Pavilion, in Haileybury.
Since its debut in Spring 2021 the ORU has been deployed on numerous occasions and has been instrumental in several emergencies.
The Off-Road Response Unit, and its accompanying fully enclosed response trailer, provide access to traditionally difficult to reach locations, including, but not limited to:
Remote work sites
Snowmobile/ATV trails
Areas impeded by extreme weather
Farming areas
The modifications to the unit, including being fully enclosed and climate-controlled, allow for safe transportation of paramedics and patients in an environment comparable to a traditional ambulance. In addition, the enclosed response trailer can be utilized as a mobile command post.
DTSSAB EMS paramedics have received basic training on operations of the ORU and will continue to train and develop the program in the future. This initiative is new territory for DTSSAB EMS and to most paramedic services in Ontario.
We wish to publicly acknowledge those sponsors who made this initiative possible:
Frog’s Breath Foundation
Trans Canada
TC Energy
Earlton Green Tractors
OPG
Co-Op Regionale
Dr. Tarp
Northern Signs
The City of Temiskaming Shores
Alamos Gold
Kenogami Fire
Rowland Emergency
On Duty Equipment
Hydro One
Earlton RV
Agnico Eagle
EACOM
In the mid-afternoon of May 25th, 2022, there was a minor fire at 30 9th Avenue, a 10-unit building in Englehart, Ontario. The cause of the fire was determined to be a result of work being conducted in the building by an external contractor. The safety measures in the building were efficiently implemented with all tenants being evacuated safely and the local fire department attending the building.
The fire was quickly controlled and then extinguished. The building was cleared by Englehart and Area Fire Chief in the early evening, permitting all tenants to re-enter their units through their external access doors. At the present it was determined that the damage was restricted to the central building and did not affect the tenant's units.
The Housing Services Management will be following up with restoration contractors to begin repairing the damages later this week.
The DTSSAB is thankful for the cooperation of the tenants of the building and the assistance of the Englehart and Area Fire Department.
The Community Paramedicine Long Term-Care program has begun treating patients in the Timiskaming District as of April 2022. There has been significant community engagement through referrals from Home and Community Care Support Services, medic referrals, the DTSSAB website, and word of mouth. Services are available 12hrs/7 days a week, with a phone number available for after-hours contact.
DTSSAB EMS is inspired by the level of passion of the Community Paramedic team. This group of individuals are enthusiastic about undertaking work that directly involves them with the community and helps bring peace of mind of a sense of stability to individuals, families and caregivers who are waiting on long-term care placement.
The DTSSAB announced the funding received from the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care of 2.5 million dollars to be disbursed over a 2.5 year period in March of this year. Part of this funding has been directed towards software, equipment, vehicles, hiring, and maintaining of staff. The staffing of the program will include 4 full-time medics, team lead, 8 alternate shift medics, and an Executive Assistant.
Future plans for the program include expansion by seeking a Medical Director to provide oversight for expansion of medical directives. In the future, this program may also include the use of Remote Patient Monitoring, which will increase the capacity of patients the program can undertake.
This week is Paramedic Services Week, with today specifically being dedicated to Civilian and Community Paramedics. The DTSSAB wishes to celebrate all of the paramedics and support staff that make up DTSSAB EMS as we graciously serve the district.
May 22-28th, 2022, marks Paramedic Services Week. This year’s theme is #FacesofParamedicine. This week allows us to reflect and appreciate the paramedics who work every day to keep us and our communities healthy.
“On behalf of the DTSSAB Board, I would like to recognize all of our paramedics, this week and every week,” says DTSSAB Board Chair, Derek Mundle, “We are truly grateful for their contribution to the health and well-being of our communities. The services you provide is one that we all hope we never have to access, but that we take comfort in knowing we can count on you, should an emergency occur.”
This past year has seen the continued resilience of DTSSAB paramedics as they pivoted through the changing mandates and protocols of the pandemic. It saw the Leadership restructuring of the service, as well as the growth of the service through the welcome addition of the Off-Road Response Unit and Community Paramedicine program.
“Our paramedics form a team that I am honoured to lead,” said EMS Chief, John McCarthy, “they are dedicated to supporting the health of our community, through their dedication on duty, continued volunteering outside of regular duties, and constant push to expand their knowledge and skill base.”
The delivery of paramedicine requires a team including dispatch, training, logistics, specialities, and much more. The DTSSAB wishes to celebrate all paramedics and support staff that make up DTSSAB EMS as we graciously serve the district.
On March 19th, the province announced a new program, through the Northern Fire Protection Program, to reimburse municipalities that provide fire protection services in unincorporated areas. These funds will help northern municipalities recover costs associated with responses in areas without fire protection services such as search and rescue, medical, motor vehicle collision, and property fires that are not covered by any other funding agreements.
“This is welcome news for Timiskaming,” says Chair Derek Mundle. “In the past, local fire services have incurred significant costs for participating in search and rescue missions in remote areas without fire protection. Such significant costs can have a detrimental effect on the budgets of smaller fire services and the municipalities as a whole."
The program will be administered by Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal. The types of calls that are eligible for reimbursement include:
• Structure fires and carbon monoxide-related incidents
• Search and rescue operations and emergency medical care
• Motor vehicle collisions occurring on roads that are not provincial highways
• Hazardous material requests
Local fire services can possess an immense amount of knowledge and expertise in regards to assisting OPP and EMS to locate, access and assist ill and injured patients when located in the remote areas of our District. The DTSSAB EMS looks forward to strengthening our partnerships with local fire services in the best interest of providing care to individuals in need throughout our District.
“We were pleased to see this announcement and are grateful for the advocacy efforts of Danny Whalen on behalf of FONOM, John Vanthof’s office, and James Township in bringing this issue to the forefront with the Province” said DTSSAB Chair Derek Mundle.
