Coach reminds Cubs to play 60 minutes
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Liskeard Cubs have a tough two-game weekend ahead of them.It’ll take a bit of mind over matter and some positive thinking if they want to get a Great North Midget League win.“There are certain teams that our team just seems to be (intimidated
Initiative awarded a sporting chance
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – A wide-ranging gymnastics program, the multiuse STATO trail and the Haunted Hustle have been recognized for their new take on recreation.The Timiskaming Tumblers Gymnastics Club, together with STATO and the Haunted Hustle committee, has received initiative awards from the Northeastern Ontario Recreation Association.The association says the
The Loon Report
Saturday, December 16, was an exciting day for the Temiskaming Northern Loons (TNL).Driven to Toronto by parent volunteers France and Yves Laurin, the swimmers met at the University of Toronto Athletic Centre to practice with the University of Toronto swim team.The practice was designed and led by Varsity Blues head
Magic of sport
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter As I stand at the starting line of a new sporting year, I gather my thoughts.Sports are a metaphor for life. You win some, you lose some and you move on.Athletics have had a big influence on my life from the time I was old enough to leave
Looking back at highlights from 2017
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor DISTRICT – Thousands of people of all ages across the district continued to play and have fun – and support those who do – throughout the calendar year 2017.There’s a thriving sports and recreation scene that has been in this region since its earliest days.Population decline and economic
SKATERS BATTLE IT OUT
The Battle of the Blades event is back after a hiatus of a few years. This event involves New Liskeard Skating Club (NLSC) members and New Liskeard Cub players squaring off on the ice at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena to see who has the best skating skills. NLSC coach
Nordic News
The Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) chalet will be open every day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. throughout the holidays. Come out and enjoy the beautiful trails with your family and then warm up next to the fire in the chalet.SNACKSSnacks are available at the chalet again this year. New this time
Apollos Vs Spartans
Cubs have best game of season in Kap
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – As far as roller coaster rides go, the New Liskeard Cubs dipped the lowest and rode the highest points of the season last weekend.Friday:“It was just an awful effort to be honest with you. We just didn’t do anything right and we didn’t come out
Hunting enforcement blitz lays 98 charges
DISTRICT (Special) – Almost 100 charges were laid and more than 140 warnings issued in the Northeast in a two-week blitz shortly after the opening of moose season.Between October 21 and November 3, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry said conservation officers contacted more than 3,100 people during