Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – After a busy stretch of games through the holidays and into this new year, the New Liskeard Cubs will finally get a brief break.“We have the weekend off with the possibility of picking up some ice to work on special teams and systems,” said assistant

Steven Larocque Speaker Editor PUSLINCH, ONTARIO – Software sales by day – cold arenas by night.Such is the contrast in the life of Dustin McCrank.A former Haileybury resident who played for the New Liskeard Cubs from 2001-03, McCrank has kept at the game but is now on the other side of the

The Tri Town Ski and Snowboard Village has been forced to delay their opening due to rain and deteriorating conditions. Both the ski hill and tubing hill will be closed on Saturday and likely Sunday too. Lessons have been postponed. Check the Ski Village Facebook page for updates

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

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

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

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

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