Walkathon still has spring in its step

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TRI-TOWNS - A day of perfect weather greeted 63 walkers for the 49th annual Walkathon for Community Living Temiskaming South on Saturday, May 5."It was probably one of the nicest days we've had in a very long time," commented Community Living human resources manager Andrea Steis.The route between

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Get your mother active on Saturday with a jog or walk

Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Get Active in Temiskaming is back on Saturday with its second fun run/walk of the season.It’s a Mother’s Day, pink-themed event on Saturday, May 12, starting at the ball field in Dymond.Organizers are hoping this next event gets as nice a day as they experienced

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401-pound hack lift marks Boucher’s 79th birthday

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter NORTH COBALT - Fern Boucher of North Cobalt turned 79 on Thursday, May 3, and to celebrate the occasion the 143-pound man, who stands five feet and one inch, deadlifted 401 pounds.And he did it behind his back.Friend Mike Preston-Engel thinks it might be a world record for

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Boucher does the heavy lifting for his 79th

Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – May 3 is a big day for Fern Boucher.That’s when the noted weight lifter turns 79.On May 4 he’ll celebrate by trying to lift weights about four times his age.“I’m putting on a little weightlifting demo at my place in North Cobalt. It’s something new

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Northern Loons’ season going swimmingly

Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Loons are deeply immersed in another fun season.The Temiskaming Northern Loons Swim Club is 23 strong this year, ranging in age from seven to 18.“They are just wonderful to work with, dedicated and enthusiastic,” said coach Bruce Cull.They’re split almost evenly with 12 Seniors

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