NOFIA proceeding with ag research proposalDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – A regional group is pushing ahead with plans to draft a new model to maintain agricultural research in New Liskeard.“Nothing’s changed,” said Norm Koch, who heads the Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance (NOFIA) board.NOFIA members happened to be in Vineland last
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is hoping that senior levels of government come up with funding for a $2 million waterfront development.Temiskaming Shores officials have received positive feedback from FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund for a proposed package of upgrades, said Tammie Caldwell, the city’s director
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — So you think you can sing?Then why not showcase your talents during the upcoming March 22 Star Franco-Fun contest auditions taking place at the Belle-Vallée church.The Star Franco-Fun contest is organized by the Festival des Folies Franco-Fun committee said Co-President Danielle Belanger-Corbin in an email interview.She
NL Midget Lions cap year with strong pushSteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – While it wasn’t the colour of medal the New Liskeard Lions Midgets were looking for, the team nonetheless had something to show for their efforts at last weekend’s NOHA tourney.[caption id="attachment_2068" align="alignleft" width="604"]
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) - The Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC Atom A Puckhounds travelled to Hearst March 7-9 to compete in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) championships.It was a worthwhile trip as they came home NOHA champions with a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory over the host Hearst HLK in the
IROQUOIS FALLS (Special) - The weekend of February 22-23 the Temiskaming Vet Services Pee Wee “C” girls finished off their season on a high note capturing the “B” division of the Nipissing District Hockey League House League championship held in Iroquois Falls.VET SERVICES 6 KL 3In their first game the
Denis and Story-Korman at cross-country nationalsTEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Two young cross-country skiers from the TNSC are competing on the national stage this week in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador.Hannah Story-Korman and Katherine Denis of the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) are on the east coast for the Haywood 2014
Sochi ParalympicsI made such a fuss about our Team Canada athletes at the Sochi Olympics that it would be incredibly unfair of me to not talk about the Paralympics version of the games.I watched our Canadian men’s sledge hockey team win a close game against Norway. Our cross-country skiers were
Where were you 10 years ago when Colorado Avalanche player Steve Moore was attacked and mugged by Vancouver’s Todd Bertuzzi from behind? I either was watching the game or the highlights and, like most hockey fans and even non-hockey fans, couldn’t believe what we had all seen! This was not
By Lynn Gibson, TNSC Public Relations DirectorIt was a busy March Break week at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC).Some families took advantage of this time to ski together, despite some chilly days. This next week is supposed to be warmer, so keep skiing!National ChampionshipTwo of our young talented skiers,
