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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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Rural youth league winds down for another year
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Two down, two to go.The Rural Youth Mixed Slo-Pitch League wrapped-up the seasons of two age divisions last weekend and plans to do the same with the remaining two this week.The T-Ball Fun League for the youngest players as well as the Gates’ Gala for
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Golf tourney tees off for local family
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor COBALT – Life’s hazards are more serious than those found on a golf course.But a measure of relief can be found, and offered, by participating in the first annual Fundraiser on the Fairways tournament August 18 at the New Liskeard Golf Club.The event is to help a young
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Bassin’ for Kids fishing with purpose
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Avid anglers have been casting lines in Northeastern Ontario for decades with more than bass on their minds.The annual Bassin' for Kids tourney has raised more than $874,000 to help kids in Northeastern Ontario who are sick or financially disadvantaged.The September event has grown so
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Youth turns to experience for ’18-19 Lions
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Last season’s young Lions are a bit longer in the tooth this year – if teenagers can be called that.The New Liskeard Midget hockey team has its tryouts just a month away and registration starts next week.“We had a young team last year, and 15
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Memorial mud bog marks a milestone
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor CHARLTON – After 25 years, the Stan Martin Memorial Mud Bog has become something of an old-home week for many participants.For Micheal Alberta, “born and raised here in Charlton,” he now lives in Sudbury but this was his first year back at the mud bog in a number
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