Get Active crosses the finish line for mothers
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Mother Nature and Mother’s Day were both front and centre for the second Get Active in Temiskaming fun run/walk.“
Walkathon still has spring in its step
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TRI-TOWNS - A day of perfect weather greeted 63 walkers for the 49th annual Walkathon for Community Living Temiskaming South on Saturday, May 5."It was probably one of the nicest days we've had in a very long time," commented Community Living human resources manager Andrea Steis.The route between
Get your mother active on Saturday with a jog or walk
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Get Active in Temiskaming is back on Saturday with its second fun run/walk of the season.It’s a Mother’s Day, pink-themed event on Saturday, May 12, starting at the ball field in Dymond.Organizers are hoping this next event gets as nice a day as they experienced
401-pound hack lift marks Boucher’s 79th birthday
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter NORTH COBALT - Fern Boucher of North Cobalt turned 79 on Thursday, May 3, and to celebrate the occasion the 143-pound man, who stands five feet and one inch, deadlifted 401 pounds.And he did it behind his back.Friend Mike Preston-Engel thinks it might be a world record for
Walkathon reaches the 49th mark
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Everyone can walk and smile at the same time.The chance to do just that while helping out others arrives Saturday, May
High school soccer season set for return
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Everyone’s fingers and toes are crossed we’ve seen the last of the snow for a few months.But the fields will likely be a bit soggy
Boucher does the heavy lifting for his 79th
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – May 3 is a big day for Fern Boucher.That’s when the noted weight lifter turns 79.On May 4 he’ll celebrate by trying to lift weights about four times his age.“I’m putting on a little weightlifting demo at my place in North Cobalt. It’s something new
Northern Loons’ season going swimmingly
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Loons are deeply immersed in another fun season.The Temiskaming Northern Loons Swim Club is 23 strong this year, ranging in age from seven to 18.“They are just wonderful to work with, dedicated and enthusiastic,” said coach Bruce Cull.They’re split almost evenly with 12 Seniors
Walkathon on the cusp of golden anniversary
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Walkathon is celebrating 49 years on May 5 and it’s still going strong.The annual fundraiser for Community Living Temiskaming South makes its annual foray through the Tri-Towns on the first Saturday in May as it has for decades.One little difference for those who take
Cubs sign veteran players during spring training camp
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — You never know what you’ve got until you sign on the dotted line.The Great North Midget League’s New Liskeard Cubs held a spring training camp and several players have committed to the team for 2018-19.The camp was held April 21-22 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial