Cadets advance to biathlon championshipSteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The biathlon - a combination of skiing and shooting - is a sport that seems like a natural for Northern Ontarians.There have been some successful biathletes from the region over the years, but two local
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SWEEPING SUCCESS
The Cobalt-Haileybury Curling Club hosted their annual Little Rock and Junior Curling Funspiel on February 20. Felix Bonin-Ducharme, Mitchell McNaughton, Jorja Lennox and Anna Mayhew (from the left) were among the dozens of young curlers displaying their throwing and sweeping skills. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque)
TDSS Saints girls win NEOAA title
KAPUSKASING (Special) - After a long season of practices and missed bonspiels, the TDSS Saints Boys’ and Girls’ curling teams participated in the NEOAA Championships in Kapuskasing February 17 and 18.In the Girls’ Division, Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) faced a double-knockout scenario against Cite des Jeunes of
Straight from the Hip
[caption id="attachment_6033" align="alignleft" width="132"] Mike McArthur[/caption]Don’t get me wrong, but when it comes to National Hockey League general managers connected to winning Stanley Cups over the last 30, 40 to
Leisure Inn Novice come back Smiling from Timmins
TIMMINS (Special) - The Leisure Inn Novice House League Puckhounds were in Timmins February 12-14 for the 37th annual Smiling M tournament and they returned with some respectable hardware.HEARST 3 LEISURE INN 2Hearst Hince Transport was their first opponent. The boys must have had jet lag as
Sports Shorts
Playoffs[caption id="attachment_2760" align="alignleft" width="125"] Sue NielsenReporter[/caption]I was sorry to learn the New Liskeard Cubs of the Great North Midget League have been eliminated in their first round playoff
Cobalt-Haileybury Curling Club Report
The Blarney Mixed Spiel at the Cobalt-Haileybury Curling Club (CHCC) is nearly full – only a few places left before the waiting list opens up.March 18, 19 and 20 are the dates, $240 the fee. Three games guaranteed, Friday Pizza Party, Saturday breakfast and dinner included, plus a
Different Strokes
This year’s New Liskeard Skating Club’s annual carnival theme is Snowflakes and Fantasy.It takes place at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena on Saturday, February 27, at 2 p.m. Rehearsal is Friday night at The Shep from 5-7 with decoration after rehearsal and backdrop setup either after rehearsal or
Nordic News
By Lynn GibsonThe trails are fantastic at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC)!Our groomers sure do take good care of us. The parking lot was full both days February 20-21 and it is almost full some days during the week as well. People are making the most