Drag ‘N Fly races take place August 11-13
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter EARLTON — The Temiskaming Rod and Custom Club’s (TRACC) annual Drag ‘N Fly Summer Classic races are sure to thrill motor sport enthusiasts at the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport from Friday, August 11, to Sunday, August 13.“We’ve been receiving lots of interest for our event this year. As long
Stan Martin Mud Bog blessed with good weather, crowds
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter CHARLTON — Sunny weather, good crowds and plenty of mud equalled a fun-filled time at the 24th annual Stan Martin Mud Bog at the Charlton Fair grounds, hosted by the Swamp Rats 4X4 Club.“Our entry numbers were down a bit this year
ALL ABOUT THAT BASE
During Rural Youth Mixed Slo-Pitch League T-Ball division action, it was all about that base as Adrien Perry-Martin finds himself guarding both the safety and regular first base in a game between The Brick and Temiskaming First Nation at the Dymond B field. The season will wrap-up August 13 with
Soccer team gets summer school
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The next high school soccer season is many months away, but it always pays to plan ahead.The Ecole secondaire catholique Ste-Marie
EHS athletes get top 10 finishes at provincials
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor ENGLEHART – The Spartans will be running over new grounds next school year.Englehart High School (EHS) is getting its old
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