By Lynn GibsonThe cold weather February 13 and 14 necessitated some cancellations at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC), specifically Jackrabbits, the Family Sprint Day, the Loppet and a ski lesson.The -40 degrees Celsius reading on Saturday was a bit of a shock! Warmer temperatures are on
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Temagami brothers continue finding success on racing circuit
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI — Two Lake Temagami snowcross racers, Aedyn (8) and his brother Conner Leudke (6) are finding success on the Canadian Snow Cross Race Association circuit this season, despite some mechanical problems.The boys competed in a two-day January 30-31 race series held at the
Horne granite report
Recent league results from the Horne Granite Centre:Ladies League: winners were Team Côté-Paquette over Team Overton and Team Kidd over Team McKnight.Tuesday open: Team Flaxey over Team Loach, Team Foley over Team Ramsay and Team Sayer over Team Simard.Wednesday Mixed: Team Simard over Team Lauzon, Team
Cobalt-haileybury Curling club report
Always a favourite to play in, mark your calendar for March 18, 19 and 20 for the annual Blarney Mixed Spiel at the Cobalt-Haileybury Curling Club (CHCC).Three events, three games guaranteed. Entry fee is $240 and includes Friday Night Pizza, Saturday Breakfast and supper, a sampling
OVERTIME CHALLENGE
Goaltender Alexis Beaulac had a heroic outing at the Waterfront Inn Challenge Cup on Sunday, February 14. He and his New Liskeard Lions teammates battled the Schumacher Cubs into double overtime at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena where they were edged 2-1 by the visitors in the Midget A
EYE BALL
Christopher Maxwell of the Apollos is focused on ball recovery on this play as Ecole secondaire catholique Ste-Marie hosted the Spartans from Englehart High on February 11. The visitors won this game 60-50 while the Junior Apollos won their contest 33-15. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque)
Helping Families Raising Children
Here in the North, one of our primary concerns is the care of our children.And yet, it requires two incomes to sustain a modern household in this day and age.The high cost of mortgages, rents, post-secondary educations, healthy food, utilities, clothing, furnishings and other necessities, gasoline and
From the Editor’s Desk
Dave Dymond[caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Editor - Gordon Brock[/caption]In the life of a community there are various individuals who could best be described as “unconventional,” or “colourful,” or “controversial,” or, simply “a character.” Dave Dymond who
Letter to the Editor
Pet PeeveDear Editor:Due to numerous complaints over the winter, I would like to ask owners to make sure that your pets are kept on a leash and under your control, at all times, when out in the public.You are responsible for your pet, should he or
Letter of the Week
Please renew the LIC ProgramDear Editor:This is an open letter to Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota:Dear Anthony:We write in support of the renewal of FedNor funding for the Local Initiatives Contribution (LIC) Program delivered by Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) in Northern Ontario.The LIC Program