Sport Shorts
Metal DroughtFor many hockey fans, the World Junior Hockey Ch amp i o n ships in Malmo, Sweden was a perfect antidote to the freezing cold temperatures that had people hibernating inside over the holidays.I was happy to have this tournament for entertainment as I had had enough of Christmas
Tri-Town Bowling Results
POLAR ICE SUNDAY MIXEDMidjim Dépanneur 72BNS Corner Gas 69Tri-Town Bowling 60Polar PortableSign Rentals 59Petals 53Grant Fuels 51JR Printing 49JD Roofing 35High AveragesLadies:Joanne Webster 193Darlo Chevrier 190Esther McCarrel 190Men:Harold Briscoe 200John Young 199Larry Olsen 196Frank Manton 196High TripleLadies:Jacinthe Morin 590Men:Allen Morris 687High SingleLadies:Darlo Chevrier 253Men:Kim Lapointe 277Team High SingleJD Roofing 1404Team
Horne Granite Report
The Regional Bantam playdowns were held in Cochrane December 13-15.There were three teams in the girls division that played a total of four games in a double round robin.Skip Emma Landry, vice Dale Lacarte, second Emma Precious-Peddie and lead McKenzie Hepworth (with coach Steve Amyot) captured first place after winning
City Endorses Hall of Fame Nod
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The city has supported a bid to have the late Don Shepherdson inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.On December 17, Temiskaming Shores council approved a motion endorsing his nomination.It would recognize Shepherdson’s “commitment and contribution to minor hockey, the New Liskeard Cubs and the entire
Sports Digest
NEW LISKEARD CUBSThe New Liskeard Cubs of the Great North Midget League are back in league action Friday, December 20, when they host the Kapuskasing Flyers at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena, then again Saturday, Dec. 21, both games at 8 p.m.EBERTBANTAMSThe Ebert Welding Bantams have two games rescheduled from
Sport Shorts
Goodbye 2013Another exciting year has passed in the world of sports.As I look back over the previous year’s most memorable moments concerning local sports, I get a good feeling.What stood out for me last year in the Temiskaming sporting world?There was an outside chance this region could attract a Northern
Koch Midgets strike silver at Tournament of Heroes
WHITBY (Special) - The Koch Midget BB Puckhounds headed south to Whitby to test their mettle against teams from Ottawa, Windsor and the GTA in the Whitby Tournament of Heroes December 6-8. First up after a long drive was the Ottawa Ice.KOCH 3 ICE1After a scoreless first period, thanks in
Nordic News
By Lynn Gibson, TNSC Public Relations Director Merry Christmas and happy holidays, everyone! Be sure to take time this week and next when you have a few days off to ski at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC). The trails are simply amazing, thanks to our volunteer groomers and the weather.
Snowmo”Bill”ing with Bill
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. The weather outside is way better than the people inside (is that the way the song goes? I’m sure my version doesn’t breach copyright.) Trails are being packed as we speak. Check the trail status reports at the ofsc website –
City Shooting for Hunt Inclusion
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city wants in on a proposal to reinstate a spring bear hunt on a limited basis.Temiskaming Shores council wants the proposed hunt extended to Wildlife Management Unit 28.It stretches from the Lorrain Valley south of Cobalt north to the Abitibi River, and from the