Terry Fox Run set for Sunday, September 16
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A curly haired Canadian hero has inspired thousands of people to walk or run in his honour every second Sunday in September.Terry Fox, an athlete, humanitarian and cancer research activist, embarked on an east-west coast run to raise awareness and funds for cancer research called
ATV trail network proposed for South Temiskamin
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — There are missing links between ATV trails in the Temiskaming region, and a local group is looking to fill in the gaps by creating an ATV trail network in the South Temiskaming region.Spearheading the initiative to create an ATV trail network of trails from Elk Lake
Junior golfers hit the links at Al Jamieson Junior Tournament
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Nine golfers hit the links at the New Liskeard Golf Club (NLGC), taking their best swings during the annual Al Jamieson Junior Golf Tournament, held Thursday, August 23.The NLGC Junior Learn to Play program was open to children aged six to18 years, where youth are
Skier making trails to Russia 2019
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor OTTAWA – For Katherine Denis, 21, cross-country skiing has been more than a scenic jaunt through wooded trials.It’s led her to podiums across the province, to meets in the United States and now, if everything works out, to Russia.The graduate of Ecole secondaire catholique Ste-Marie (2014) is now
Gate’s Gala signifies end of Rural Youth Mixed Slo-pitch season
DISTRICT (Staff) — Despite some warm weather, over 500 youth (boys and girls) took their best and final swings during the Rural Youth Mixed Slo-pitch League (RYMSPL) season ending Gate’s Gala playdowns.“I just wanted to say a thank you to everyone who contributed to making this league a success that
Ramsay wins national ski jumping title
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TWIN LAKES – Multi-sport athlete Rebecca Ramsay recently jumped to new heights – make that distances.The 17-year-old from Hudson Township competed at the Canadian National Water Ski Championships held August 8-12 at Puschlinch Lake in Cambridge.Ramsay competed in the Under 17 Women’s division
Fundraiser on the Fairway aces the day
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Some golfers no doubt found themselves in sand traps and ponds and other hazards and came away feeling a bit rough on Saturday.But it was all for a good cause.The New Liskeard Golf Club (NLGC) hosted the first annual Fundraiser
Cubs back on the ice with tryouts at The Shep
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The 2018-19 season got underway officially last weekend for the New Liskeard Cubs as they laced-up their skates for tryouts.About 25-30 hopefuls hit the ice at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena August 18 and 19.“It was alright, it was
Fundraiser on the Fairways a club open to all
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – There’s still time to wedge your way into an important golf tournament on Saturday.The first annual Fundraiser on the Fairways hits the links at the New Liskeard Golf Club (NLGC) August 18 starting at 12 p.m.The idea behind the new venture is to help a
Fun on and off the water this weekend
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Wabi River Kayak Challenge is about more than just races on the water this weekend.There will be a slate of activities around the second annual festival, taking place August 17-18 in New Liskeard.“As far as the kayaking goes, there’s a new thing this year,