Fun and challenge mark the spot at Haunted Hustle
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Choose your poison: fun and games or a serious challenge.The Haunted Hustle offers both on Sunday, October 28.In fact, the ninth annual fundraising run for the South Temiskaming Active Travel Organization (STATO) has so many options it’s scary.But hurry, online registration closes Friday, Oct. 26,
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Eberts weld a perfect record so far
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – One Puckhound team riding a hot streak these days is the Ebert Welding Bantams.The team is unbeaten after eight games in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Hyundai Bantam BB League which is likened to the equivalent of a Double A league in Ontario.“Considering that we do play in
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Coach urges players not to get discouraged
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Suffering a pair of lopsided losses last weekend, the New Liskeard Cubs won’t get any respite in at least the next couple of outings.Outscored 28-2 over the last three games, the Great North Midget League (GNML) team needs to buy into the system promoted by
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Ski tracks give way to cross-country runners
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor COLEMAN TOWNSHIP – The Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club is accustomed to the swoosh and glide of skis over snow-packed frozen ground.But before a new season begins, the Coleman Township facility is the site of the annual Temiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) cross-country invitational run.“(It was) another great day
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Boo-st your fun at the Haunted Hustle
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Looking to weave a bit of magic and charm your way into a healthy heart?Make sure to participate in the ninth annual Haunted Hustle on Sunday, October 28.The fundraiser for the South Temiskaming Active Travel Organization (STATO) trail is carving out another fun time for
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Cubs in tough stretch of games
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – After winning two of four heading into last Friday’s game, the New Liskeard Cubs and a decimated line-up are facing a difficult couple of weeks.The team finished their October 12 game against the Kapuskasing Flyers with just eight skaters and lost 11-1.Their next three games
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Cheering for World Girls Hockey Weekend
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Thanksgiving holiday included a special nod to World Girls Hockey Weekend.Friday, October 5, girls formed a cheering section for the New Liskeard Cubs at their game against Timmins at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena.Then on Saturday, October 6, the Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association
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Boucher lift: when a record isn’t really a record
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – In May of 2018 Fern Boucher of Temiskaming Shores lifted 401 pounds (181 kilograms, or kg) in what’s known as the hack lift – a deadlift performed behind the lifter’s back.Impressive as that was, Boucher was also celebrating his 79th birthday around that time.As far
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Cubs double-up on Majors, Kap up next
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The top team in the GNML comes into town on Friday.The New Liskeard Cubs will host the undefeated (7-0-0) Kapuskasing Flyers October 12 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena.“While we have not seen them yet this year we know that they are a very hard
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Cubs keeping busy with another two-game week
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Liskeard Cubs have a couple of big challenges ahead of them Wednesday and Friday.October 3 the team visits the North Bay Major Midget Trappers (the game will be played in Quebec) and on October 5 they host the Timmins Majors.“We have two tough
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