Stan Martin Memorial a big bog success
Stan Martin Memorial a big bog successSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter CHARLTON— It was a filthy good time for the people who came to the 24th annual Stan Martin Memorial Mud Bog, held at the Charlton Fair Grounds July 22-23, hosted by the Swamp Rats 4X4 Club.The mud may have been cold, but
Lions celebrate ’16-17 and look forward to new season
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Liskeard Midget A Lions recently came together for a fun golf outing and to reward players for their contributions to the 2016-17 hockey squad.“I felt our team was extremely competitive last season,” said manager Al Roy.The campaign was “highlighted by twice beating Val
Sport Shorts
Track StarSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter Last week I read a sports story about Canadian sprinter Crystal Emmanuel who broke one of track and field’s oldest Canadian records in the 200-metre (m) distance with a time of 22.50 seconds in Ireland.Marita Payne-Wiggins held the previous record of 22.62 seconds.Her son is National Basketball
RUNNERS’ DRAFT
The North On Tap craft beer festival started its day July 15 with a five-kilometre run organized by members of the annual Haunted Hustle for STATO event. Dustin McCrank was among the some 150 participants in the Hop to It 5km run for adults. At the same time, the under-19
Charlton heads into the ruts this weekend
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor CHARLTON – Vehicles and drivers?Check.Timers and officials?Check.Mud and fun?Check and check.Organizers for the 24th annual Stan Martin Memorial Mud Bog are going over their list and all the important factors are lining up for a great weekend.“Things are shaping up quite well, Mother Nature was giving us a
NOHA takes a bite out of mouth guards
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Mouth guards will be optional for Tyke- through to Midget-level players with Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) teams this coming season.“It was a motion brought forward at our AGM by a Sudbury minor hockey league. It was felt referees were unfairly penalizing players for mouth
Ste-Marie honours student athletes for ’16-17
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – It was another outstanding year for the Apollos.Ecole secondaire catholique Ste-Marie (ESCSM) recently held their annual athletic awards banquet.Students were recognized for their hard work and dedication to their individual and team sport.Athletes of the YearAlyssa Purdy - Junior GirlCalvin Kirkey - Junior BoyAlexis Léveillé
Summer Skating School starts Monday
Different StrokesSummer really is here and the Temiskaming Summer Skating School starts Monday, July 17.The New Liskeard Skating Club’s amazing Learn to Skate program is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon. Our power skating advanced class is Mondays and Thursdays, the Juniors meet Tuesdays and Fridays, both from 7-8 a.m.
Sport Shorts
Always localSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter Former Speaker editor, Gordon Brock, was absolutely correct when he wrote his final sport column for this newspaper saying that the emphasis must be on local sports.Local sports, rather than the National Hockey League or other professional sport leagues.Our paper is a “community” newspaper and we take
Family fishing at Finlayson July 8
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMAGAMI – Cast your eyes – and rods – no further than Temagami this weekend when looking for some fun and fishing.“Finlayson Point Provincial