fundraiser Archives - The Temiskaming Speaker

Running for a cause

speakeradmin — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:07:48 +0000

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A Temiskaming Shores couple heads to Hamilton this weekend for a 30-kilometre run.Winter training “has been tough,” acknowledged Céline Léger-Nolet, who with husband Denis Nolet will be participating in the Around the Bay Road Race.But they’re running in honour of Cassandra Léveillé, a

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Team in Training

speakeradmin — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:53:33 +0000

Runners support local teen with leukemiaè��AV Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A Temiskaming Shores couple are running in the oldest road race in North America to raise funds for research into acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a disease which affects a close family friend.

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PASTA SALAD, PLEASE

speakeradmin — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:46:18 +0000

Diners were offered salad with their pasta – courtesy of Grade 7 and 8 students, from left, Genna Pritchard, Jessica Groulx-Walsh and Emily Demarce – at a recent fundraiser at Timiskaming District Secondary. Proceeds will offset the cost of a three-day trip in June to Ottawa, where Grade 8

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THE FUN IN FUNDRAISING

speakeradmin — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:21:47 +0000

Grade 7 and 8 students at English Catholic Central School held a carnival on Thursday, February 9, at the school to fundraise for the upcoming Grade 8 graduation, school trip and other school activities. There were games, prizes, popcorn, candy apples, and other food. Pictured here is Jaxon Beairsto,

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Salvation Army Christmas Kettle surpasses national goal

speakeradmin — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:41:37 +0000

DISTRICT (Staff/Special) — The Salvation Army is happy to announce that it has raised over $23.5 million nationally through its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign, surpassing its $21million goal.As the demand for services continues to grow across the country, The Salvation Army will use the additional money to fund

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Support for Christmas Wish Campaign

speakeradmin — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 18:03:03 +0000

The Haileybury Ontario Early Years Centre staff did their part to help needy children in the Temiskaming region when they held their annual Bake/Craft Sale on Wednesday, November 16. From the left are Volunteer Coordinator Barb Nielsen, Emergent Learning Coordinator Ashlyn Little, Early Years Assistant Sarah Davis, Early Years

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Visions of Christmas

speakeradmin — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 18:00:19 +0000

Fundraising for Northdale Manor projectsè��AV Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES -- Once again, Northdale Manor’s annual Christmas House Tours has been enjoyed by area people with inspiring decor for the Christmas season.Northdale Manor board treasurer Pat Willard-Inglis stated that fundraising is being directed toward the construction of

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Scholarship campaign hits $253,500

speakeradmin — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 17:44:09 +0000

TIMMINS (Special) – Northern College has exceeded its target for an endowment fund that it anticipates will cover entrance scholarships in perpetuity.The college recently announced that it surpassed its $250,000 goal for the Leaders of Tomorrow Campaign by $3,500.The campaign was officially launched last spring to raise

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HOOKED ON DONATING

speakeradmin — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 17:03:52 +0000

The annual Bassin’ For Kids fishing tournament fundraiser was held recently on Lake Temagami. The charitable organization donates to Northern Ontario hospitals and helps area families in times of need. Patrick Canuel of John’s Tackle Box, left, and Don Chartrand from Your Independent Grocer donated a $1,000 kayak to

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BEV’S BLOCKS

speakeradmin — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 15:05:53 +0000

The proceeds of $1,200 from quilts made by Bev’s Block by Chips off the ol’ Block not-for-profit group in memory of Bev Maillé has been donated to One Kids Place Children’s Treatment Center, providing rehabilitation and related support for children/youth with special needs. The group is composed of family

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