Area 6 TWOMO Election for the DTSSAB Board

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

July 5th Unveiling of Off-Road Response Unit (ORU)

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

No Injuries Resulting from Fire at 30 9th Ave.

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 Launch

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.