Boucher lift: when a record isn’t really a record
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – In May of 2018 Fern Boucher of Temiskaming Shores lifted 401 pounds (181 kilograms, or kg) in what’s known as the hack lift – a deadlift performed behind the lifter’s back.Impressive as that was, Boucher was also celebrating his 79th birthday around that time.As far
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Cubs double-up on Majors, Kap up next
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The top team in the GNML comes into town on Friday.The New Liskeard Cubs will host the undefeated (7-0-0) Kapuskasing Flyers October 12 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena.“While we have not seen them yet this year we know that they are a very hard
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Cubs keeping busy with another two-game week
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Liskeard Cubs have a couple of big challenges ahead of them Wednesday and Friday.October 3 the team visits the North Bay Major Midget Trappers (the game will be played in Quebec) and on October 5 they host the Timmins Majors.“We have two tough
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New coordinator for Terry Fox Run
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It’s been ten years and plenty of fond memories, but Kelly Howard is turning over the duties of organizing the Temiskaming Shores Terry Fox Run to capable hands.Multi-sport athlete Jessica Paterson will be the new coordinator.“I am absolutely honoured to be taking over the role
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Eberts start season with two road wins
AMOS, QUEBEC (Special) - The Ebert Welding Bantam A Puckhounds started their Abitibi-Témiscamingue Hyundai Bantam BB League season on September 29 with a pair of road victories against the Amos Forestiers.WELDERS 7 FORESTIERS 2Game one saw the Welders come out firing in the first period to take a 4-0 lead
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TTSSV ski chalet construction in full swing
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LORRAIN VALLEY — Imagine sitting in the comfort of a brand new chalet, eating a delicious meal and watching friends and family ski, snowboard and tube down the hills?No, you aren’t dreaming.This will be a reality for members of the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village (TTSSV) as construction
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Cubs downed by Timmins Majors 6-4
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The cliché, “You have to play a full 60 minutes of hockey to be successful” applied to the New Liskeard Cubs as they dropped a close game to the Timmins Majors on the road at the McIntyre Arena last Friday night, September 21, in Great
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Fern Boucher World Record weightlifter
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — He did the heavy lifting as he entered his 80th year at his gym in North Cobalt on May 4, as part of a personal challenge, and now that lift has been confirmed as a world record.Strongman Fern Boucher has set a world record for
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Thousands raised locally in 38th annual event
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor DISTRICT – Individuals, couples, friends, families, children and, naturally, some pets put their best feet and paws forward for a good cause on Sunday.It was the 38th annual Terry Fox Run for cancer research on September 16 here in Temiskaming and at
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Cubs get first win of young season
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The third time is the charm, according to the old cliché.It was indeed for the New Liskeard Cubs as they got their first win of the season in their third attempt.The Cubs edged the Minor Midget Trappers 5-4
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