Youth escape the cold on the ice at Horne Granite
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The coldest weekend of this winter season (so far) was nothing compared to the cool on-ice action at the Horne Granite Curling Club.The annual Tri-Town Toyota Youth Challenge was held January 18-20 at the New Liskeard club.“The weekend was fantastic,” said Angie Manners, one of
TDSS girls win January Classic at home
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — They came, they saw and they skated away with a championship.The Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) Saints Girls hockey team won the inaugural TDSS January Classic Exhibition Tournament at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena on Thursday, January 17.The Saints competed against Chippewa Secondary School and
Cubs looking to build on final Peterborough game
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Facing some of the top Triple A Midget teams in the province, the New Liskeard Cubs were unable to get a win in Peterborough but did finish relatively strong.“The fourth game we played very well, we worked hard,” said head coach Steve Polyblank.The Cubs took
Haileybury skating club hosting 180 hopefuls
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Twirls and spins and golden ambitions will be on display January 18-20 at the Haileybury arena.The Haileybury Figure Skating Club (HFSC) is hosting the 2019 Super Series at the rink with skaters from across the province and into Quebec.“It used to be called the James
Ski village kicks-off the 2019 season
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LORRAIN TOWNSHIP — It was cold, very cold, with temperatures of -25 C, not including the wind chill factor.But that didn’t deter hundreds from the the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village’s (TTSSV) opening day Saturday, January 12.“We had over 200 people come out to enjoy the fabulous conditions
TNSC Jackrabbit program hops into action
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP —Teaching children how to balance and glide on skinny skis has never been a problem at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC), even when temperatures dip to -20 C.It was a cold day for the first session of the 2019 Jackrabbit program, held Saturday, January 12.This
Downhill all the way: ski village opens Saturday
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor LORRAIN VALLEY – Hard work and optimism will pay off on Saturday for the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village.“Conditions will be fabulous as we have an excellent base of snow and the groomer will be out this week ensuring all runs are in great shape.”That’s the assessment of
Nineteen teams vying for Challenge Cup
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Nineteen teams, five divisions, 31 round robin games and nine more playoff battles await hockey fans this weekend.The first Challenge Cup Tournament of 2019 to be hosted by the Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association takes place January 11-13.“The 2019 Physio Solutions Pee Wee Tournament sponsors,
Lions return as champs from East Coast tourney
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK – The New Liskeard Lions collected sights and sounds and some hardware on a bigger-than-usual road trip to start the new year.The Midget A team, which plays in a Quebec-based league, went a little further east last week to play in the Port City
