Pen pals corresponding 55 yearsDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A schoolgirl’s letter more than half a century ago began a conversation that has stood the test of time.Bonnie Moore was a ten-year-old New Liskeard student in 1960 when she began writing to Heather Stewart, then
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Local Challengers
Danika West from Englehart Marshall’s Pharmasave, left, moves the puck up the boards with Blake Johnston from the Leisure Inn Puckhounds in pursuit. The Novice House League teams battled to a 4-4 draw January 23 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena in New Liskeard during the Wilson Chevrolet Buick
Moving on to Nationals
Nordic skiers setting the pace on Ontario circuitCOLEMAN TOWNSHIP (Special) - Two teenaged skiers based out of the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) are blazing trails this season on the Ontario Cup cross-country ski racing circuit, a series held across the province to select racers to Ontario’s
Riding high
Cubs sit atop league after two-win weekendSteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The math is looking good for the New Liskeard Cubs.They can’t finish any lower than third place. Taking three or more points in their final four games ensures second place. And before the Wednesday,
Tri-town bowling
SUNDAY SPECIAL OLYMPICSLadies High SingleLouise Robinson 149Ladies High DoubleVivian Gauvreau 249Men’s High SingleAaron Paraskevopoulos 178Men’s High DoubleAaron Paraskevopoulos 340Top AveragesWayne Hopson 149Aaron Paraskevopoulos 148Kelly Loach 130Kevin Bond 128Robbie Sullivan 128Mary Monaco 127Bowler of
Straight from the Hip
[caption id="attachment_6033" align="alignleft" width="132"] Mike McArthur[/caption]It’s simply amazing how the media picks and chooses who they consider were, or currently are, the worst owners in pro sports in North America.
Different Strokes
It’s the end of January already and the James Bay Regional Competition is ready to go this weekend, January 30-February 1, in Hearst.Our skaters did a great job at their James Bay Preview and are prepared to bring back great report cards to help them achieve their future
Pedersens take doubleheader against Cochrane
COBALT (Special) - The Pedersen Pee Wee Puckhounds continued their winning ways with a pair of victories over the visiting Cochrane Cubs at the Father Les Costello Memorial Arena on January 24.PEDERSENS 7 CUBS 3In the first game the Cubs came out of the gate flying taking
Sports Digest
PEE WEE CHALLENGEThe Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association’s (TSMHA) Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC Challenge Cup for Pee Wee Rep and House League teams takes place January 30-February 1.NEW LISKEARD CUBSThe New Liskeard Cubs of the Great North Midget League welcome the North Bay Trappers on Friday,
Nordic News
By Lynn Gibson, TNSC public relations directorIt was a very busy week at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) with many skiers enjoying the trails. The later chalet hours (the chalet is open and the trail lights are on until 7 p.m. every night, except Sunday when the