Sport Shorts
HABS ON FIRE Speaker Reporter Sue NielsenWe’ve been waiting all winter for it…the Stanley Cup playoffs.After a long 82 game National Hockey League season and an Olympic break in between, hockey fans are anxiously waiting to see who will hoist the holy grail of hockey high above their
Annual DUC dinner fundraiser is May 2
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – The Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) local volunteer committee will be holding their annual fundraising dinner Friday, May 2.The event is chaired by Pete Gilboe who was recently recognized by Ducks Unlimited for over 20 years of volunteer work for the organization.The event
Sports Mail Bag
MNR announces reduction in moose tagsTo the Editor,In Ontario, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) monitors moose populations and carefully regulates hunting to ensure populations remain sustainable.This past winter, the ministry completed moose aerial inventory surveys for 25 wildlife management units across the province. The surveys
Nordic News
By Lynn Gibson, TNSC Public Relations DirectorThe ski trails remain in fine shape and skiers are welcome to continue to use the trails at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) for their enjoyment.The best time to ski is early- to mid-morning. It is amazing to ski without
Sports Digest
YOUTH SLOW PITCHRegistration for the Temiskaming Shores Youth Mixed Slow Pitch League continues until Tuesday, April 29, at the New Liskeard Pool and Fitness Centre. Categories are T-Ball, ages 8-10, 11-13 and 14-17. Volunteers are also required for the 2014 season. Needed are coordinators, coaches and umpires. Contact
Bantam provincials
Eberts in Woodstock for All-Ontario ASteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) - With two big regional jewels already in their crown, the Ebert Welding Bantams are hoping to add the biggest bauble yet at their next tournament.The Welders are in Woodstock April 11-12 for the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) All-Ontario A
Anglers have big haul at Big Red’s Derby
COBALT (Staff) – There were lots of winners in this year’s annual Big Red’s Fish Derby hosted by the Cobalt and Coleman Lions Club.The event, held March 1-2 on area lakes, drew 130 adults and 30 children.“Lots more came to the (Cobalt Community) Hall on the Sunday just to hang
Brazeau drafted by Battalion
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Five players from the Great North Midget League were taken in this year’s OHL draft, including one member of the New Liskeard Cubs.Right winger Justin Brazeau was taken in the thirteenth round of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection Draft on April 5.The Cub was
Horne granite report
[caption id="attachment_2369" align="alignleft" width="500"] Skip Jessica Amyot, vice Makenzie Hepworth, second Madison McNaughton, lead Makayla Godmaire and coach Patti McKnight were third at the recent Idylwylde youth bonspiel. (Supplied photo)[/caption]On Monday, March 24, the Horne Granite Ladies
Sport Shorts
Roller DerbyFrom their humble beginnings as the Temiskaming Traumakazees at the New Liskeard tennis courts to the upcoming first official bout, the Temiskaming Area Roller Girls are definitely on a roll.The fastest growing sport sweeping the nation is women’s roller derby.Many will recall the 2000 film Whip It starring Ellen