Students mastering the game of chess
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Kings and queens, bishops and knights took over Ecole catholique Ste-Croix in Haileybury last week.The school hosted the annual Caisse Populaire Community Chess Tournament Wednesday, March 21.“One-hundred and 50 students participated from area schools,” said organizer Luc Boucher.Along with Ste-Croix, players came from Ecole catholique
2018 Drag ’N Fly to honour Martin Lavictoire
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter EARLTON — The Temiskaming Rod and Custom Club’s (TRACC) 2018 Drag ’N Fly Summer Classic races will honour a special volunteer, Martin Lavictoire, who passed away on December 20, 2017.Motor sport enthusiasts from across Northeastern Ontario and many points beyond will travel to the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport August
Corneil Memorial Tournament launches Friday
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Memories of Alexa Corneil echo throughout the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena in New Liskeard.Her number 15 Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association Midget Girls jersey hangs in the arena’s lobby and an article about her as an enthusiastic
Inaugural trophy named for hockey pioneer
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A minor hockey trophy has been created recognizing the hockey life and contributions of Don Shepherdson.His widow, Ruth Shepherdson, awarded the trophy for the first time during the six-team Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) Pee Wee House League Tournament of Champions March 16-18, fittingly at
Fish biting for Elk Lake fishing derby
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE - The fish were definitely biting for the 14th annual Elk Lake Fish On Derby on the Montreal River Saturday, March 10.Garry Peckover was the grand prize winner at this year's event which netted him a new ice hut valued at $2,300.The prize was for pulling
NOCA U18 Curling Championships a clean sweep
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Sixteen of the best young curling teams from across Northern Ontario were swept up in the action at the Horne Granite Curling Club March 8-11.The occasion was the U18 Boys and Girls Northern Ontario Curling Association (NOCA) Championships.The playdowns began Thursday evening, March 8, when
Wilsons win NOHA in convincing style
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor SUDBURY – Looking to be the top dogs, the Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC Atoms proved to be best in show at the Tournament of Champions last weekend.The Puckhounds competed March 9-11 at the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) A-level championship in Sudbury.Wilsons won three of four round robin
Eberts qualify for provincial championship
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor HEARST – Teams, and coaches in particular, will often say that getting into a championship through the back door is never as satisfying as earning it with a win.But the Eberts Welding Bantams have a chance to prove they deserve their opportunity.The Puckhounds dominated the round robin at
Bantam C team brings tourney to The Shep
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Teams will get to know each other well at the Bantam C NOHA this weekend with its double-round robin format.Hosting the three-team Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) Tournament of Champions at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena are the Miller Paving Puckhounds.“The boys have been great
Wilsons riding hot into tournament
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC Atom Puckhounds are getting hot at just the right time.The team has a four-game winning streak heading into their Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) Tournament of Champions A-level playoffs.The 10-team event takes place March 9-11 in Sudbury.“These boys have been