Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There were no bats, balls or mitts at the Dymond Recreation Park on May 13.But there were a few umbrellas and lots of pink – in honour of Mother’s Day – for the second event in the 2017 Get Active

Rebecca Ramsay was awarded two first-place championships at the Canadian Snowcross Racing Association’s year-end banquet April 29. She was undefeated in the Junior Girls category and was the points leader in the Pro-Am Women’s division after a close fought battle with Taylor Desjardins, who also races out

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Perhaps the only one surprised by the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) Angus Campbell Award designation was the recipient.Temiskaming Shores resident and longtime hockey volunteer, Al Roy, received the award for his involvement with the sport covering a span of

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter SOUTH TEMISKAMING -- In spite of dismal weather, 54 walkers participated in the forty-eighth annual Walkathon for Community Living Temiskaming South Saturday, May 6.Andrea Steis, human resources manager at Community Living Temiskaming South, said that about $19,000 was raised through the Walkathon and the community breakfast held the

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