Steven Larocque Speaker Editor ENGLEHART – Sam Stevenson has made some history at Englehart High School (EHS).The 17-year-old is very likely the first Spartan to ever qualify for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) provincial badminton tournament.EHS coach Anita Anderson said she’s been at

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Children are having fun playing games with their friends, but what they don’t realize is they are learning hand-eye coordination, running skills, teamwork and the value of volunteer coaching which is preparing them for future track and field participation.The

Englehart High School badminton player Sam Stevenson extends herself to a smash position during her winning singles match with scores of 21-14 and 21-12.  Timiskaming District Secondary School hosted the badminton tournament on Wednesday, April 19. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Can you imagine taking part in your favourite sport alongside your sporting heroes, the world’s elite athletes?Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club member Hannah Story-Korman has gained international experience as a member of Team Hardwood.She recently travelled to Norway and Sweden to

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — She can be found walking through the halls of Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) making her way to her favourite place, the volleyball court.Nikki Cambridge’s skill and passion for volleyball, plus her ability to consistently perform at a high level on

TORONTO (Special) – The Mike’s One Stop Bantam C Puckhounds competed at the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) Provincial Championships in Toronto April 7-9.The team was undefeated throughout the 16-team tourney, coming home with gold medals.MIKE’S 7 KINUCKS 0The Puckhounds did not know what to

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — There’s plenty of hoopla on the TDSS basketball courts these days.The Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) Youth Basketball League (YBL), now in its 14th year, teaches the fundamentals of basketball skills, with a basic tenet: to have a positive learning

The Temiskaming Vet Services Pee Wee Puckhounds won the NDHL league championship March 26 at the Haileybury Arena. The team is, in front from the left, Kaylan Morin and Meghan Durocher. Kneeling, same order, are Alexandra Melong, Ava Peters, Kyra Larocque, Megan Dufresne, Vanessa Paterson and Caia Sears. Standing in

The Miller Paving Bantam Puckhounds are seen here in Powassan after their recent NDHL championship win. Standing, from the left, are Connor Davies, Regan Bilodeau, Riley Tomlinson, Johnny Gibson, Noah Miller, Jacob Rivet, Mason Greene, Brett Chartier, Owen Licop and Dawson Morin. In front are goalie Jonah McLaren and Jacob