Magic of sport
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter As I stand at the starting line of a new sporting year, I gather my thoughts.Sports are a metaphor for life. You win some, you lose some and you move on.Athletics have had a big influence on my life from the time I was old enough to leave
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Looking back at highlights from 2017
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
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SKATERS BATTLE IT OUT
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
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Nordic News
The Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) chalet will be open every day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. throughout the holidays. Come out and enjoy the beautiful trails with your family and then warm up next to the fire in the chalet.SNACKSSnacks are available at the chalet again this year. New this time
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Apollos Vs Spartans
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Cubs have best game of season in Kap
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – As far as roller coaster rides go, the New Liskeard Cubs dipped the lowest and rode the highest points of the season last weekend.Friday:“It was just an awful effort to be honest with you. We just didn’t do anything right and we didn’t come out
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Hunting enforcement blitz lays 98 charges
DISTRICT (Special) – Almost 100 charges were laid and more than 140 warnings issued in the Northeast in a two-week blitz shortly after the opening of moose season.Between October 21 and November 3, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry said conservation officers contacted more than 3,100 people during
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Play to cost a little more
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – It’s going to cost a little more to play hockey and ball in the cityTemiskaming Shores has approved a two per cent annual increase in hourly ice rental fees at arenas in Haileybury and New Liskeard.The new fee kicks in August, 2018, with subsequent increases coming
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Englehart runner finds purpose and passion in running
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - “I love running” are the words used by retired Englehart teacher Jane Wallace to describe her passion.How appropriate given the fact that Wallace will begin training for the oldest and most prestigious road race in North America on boxing day.“I ran the New York City Marathon
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Strong play in Waterloo can help Cubs
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Cub coach Steve Polyblank saw lots he liked out of his team at the Waterloo Gold Puck Tournament last weekend.Despite losing all four games, New Liskeard’s Triple A Midget team had a strong showing December 8-9.“I thought they played really, really hard, I thought they
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