British Soccer Challenge invades Temiskaming Shores
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It was a British invasion, of a soccer nature.The Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp took place at the Haileybury Rotary Farr Park fields from July 23-27.Challenger Sports is a global company working to grow the
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No skates needed to play for Cubs August 11
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Liskeard Cubs are looking for players – no hockey experience necessary.The Triple A Midget team from the Great North Midget League (GNML) is
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Lifeguards bring awareness to beachgoers
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Sun, fun and a little knowledge were floated to visitors at the Haileybury beach last week.The City of Temiskaming Shores observed the Lifesaving Society’s Drowning Prevention Week from July 16-20.It was the first time for the city’s lifeguards to mark the week with clinics and
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Drag races cancelled in light of firefighting camp
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – The battle against forest fires raging in the region has claimed another community event as a casualty.The 15th annual Drag 'N' Fly races, which was to run August 10 through 12 at the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport, have been cancelled.The airport is currently serving as a base
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25th annual Stan Martin bog this weekend
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor CHARLTON – Mother Nature has forced a hot, dry summer on the area.That may have changed this week with some steady rain.Either way, the mud will be in place July 28-29 in Charlton for the 25th annual Stan Martin Memorial Mud Bog.“Things are coming together quite well,” said
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Clubs tee up junior golf programs
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The quote “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn,” could very easily apply to junior golf.Junior golf lessons are in full swing at the Haileybury Golf Club (HGC) and the New Liskeard Golf Club (NLGC).The junior golf
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Putting the hammer down at Spike Driving Competition
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor ENGLEHART – Good hand and eye coordination was on display in Englehart recently with Ontario Northland’s third annual Spike Driving Competition.“There was a total of 23 competitors and four teams,” said Renée Baker, communications manager with Ontario Northland.Held June 16 at the station in Englehart, the 2018 champion
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Angling series sees youngsters cast away
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass (TSB) fishing tournaments are not just for sunburnt, whiskered men.Women, and especially children, are getting into the sport as well.“Young anglers are always welcomed to fish in the series. It is very nice to see this part of the series growing,”
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OHF recognizes Zubyck’s leadership
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – John Zubyck’s duelling sport passions saw summer duties recently win out over his winter work.He was scheduled to receive the Ontario Hockey Federation’s (OHF) Bill Richmond Memorial Award in late June but couldn’t attend the banquet in London.“Unfortunately I had other commitments, such as running
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Torch Run lights up for Special Olympics
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Overcast skies and a slight rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of the 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.It all began June 20 when the Flame of Hope was lit by Torch Run organizer, Detective Constable Mike Audette, and handed over to Special
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