[gallery ids="11982,11985"]This curling season, the Horne Granite Curling Club benefited from the generosity of The Temiskaming Foundation (TTF).The Horne Granite was a recipient of funds from the TTF’s Community Fund Grant Program. The funds donated enabled the Horne Granite to purchase new curling equipment and some ice equipment
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Pedersens and Koch keep skills sharp
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – With both teams headed to their respective All-Ontario championships April 8-10, the Pedersen Pee Wee Puckhounds and the Koch Farms Midget Girls had an exhibition game March 26 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena.The Pedersen line of McDonald, Rivard and Pichette was
Nordic News
by Lynn GibsonKudos to our volunteer groomers who are keeping the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) trails in such great shape! After the snowfall Thursday night, March 24, the trails were groomed and ready for Friday skiing.Grooming can be a challenge in warmer temperatures. The grooming must
Sports Shorts
ONWARD[caption id="attachment_2760" align="alignleft" width="125"] Sue NielsenReporter[/caption]The South Temiskaming Active Travel Organization (STATO) trail will go further faster with a recent provincial Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure grant of $325,000.This
Rainfall Warning
Rainfall WarningNew Liskeard – TemagamiIssued at 05:07 Wednesday 30 March 2016Rain, heavy at times, will begin this evening and continue overnight into Thursday. Total rainfall amounts of 25 to 50 mm are expected. Rainfall warnings are issued when 25 mm or more of rain are expected within 24
Enjoy the spring, get outdoors
Spring is here. The slow melt of snow and the increased presence of birds are among the many indications that the winter season is losing its grip and warm days are ahead.A month from now the snow will be all but a memory.The arrival
Trump This
Dear Editor:Mr. (Bryan) McLean should be careful in what he wishes for. (His Speaker letter, March 16, 2016 entitled “Temiskaming needs a Trump”.)Does he want a politician who insults individuals left and right? Who advocates torture? Who appeals simply to the emotions of his listeners, and who
Seniors scaling snowbanks
Dear Editor,I was totally disgusted with the Town of Cobalt on March 25, 2016.I am a volunteer driver for St. Patrick’s Parish and pick up seniors who don’t drive.Everyone is aware of the amount of snow that fell throughout the day and night on March 24.