Ski Village hampered by wet weather
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor LORRAIN VALLEY – It seems like one step forward and tens of centimetres back for the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village.Everything was looking good last week: the hills were ready for skiing and snowboarding and, new this year, tubing.Then came the rain.“As you know, the snow has been
NOHA bringing 100th celebrations to Tri-Towns
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) got its start in Cobalt and, 100 years later, they’re coming back.The governing body for minor hockey in Northeastern Ontario will mark its centennial anniversary in 2019 with the 100th Annual General Meeting at the Classic Theatre in Cobalt.There
Trappers take two from Cubs
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – After a busy stretch of games through the holidays and into this new year, the New Liskeard Cubs will finally get a brief break.“We have the weekend off with the possibility of picking up some ice to work on special teams and systems,” said assistant
Former Cub McCrank works the lines at World Juniors
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor PUSLINCH, ONTARIO – Software sales by day – cold arenas by night.Such is the contrast in the life of Dustin McCrank.A former Haileybury resident who played for the New Liskeard Cubs from 2001-03, McCrank has kept at the game but is now on the other side of the
A little longer yet…
The Tri Town Ski and Snowboard Village has been forced to delay their opening due to rain and deteriorating conditions. Both the ski hill and tubing hill will be closed on Saturday and likely Sunday too. Lessons have been postponed. Check the Ski Village Facebook page for updates
Coach reminds Cubs to play 60 minutes
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Liskeard Cubs have a tough two-game weekend ahead of them.It’ll take a bit of mind over matter and some positive thinking if they want to get a Great North Midget League win.“There are certain teams that our team just seems to be (intimidated
Initiative awarded a sporting chance
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – A wide-ranging gymnastics program, the multiuse STATO trail and the Haunted Hustle have been recognized for their new take on recreation.The Timiskaming Tumblers Gymnastics Club, together with STATO and the Haunted Hustle committee, has received initiative awards from the Northeastern Ontario Recreation Association.The association says the
The Loon Report
Saturday, December 16, was an exciting day for the Temiskaming Northern Loons (TNL).Driven to Toronto by parent volunteers France and Yves Laurin, the swimmers met at the University of Toronto Athletic Centre to practice with the University of Toronto swim team.The practice was designed and led by Varsity Blues head
Magic of sport
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter As I stand at the starting line of a new sporting year, I gather my thoughts.Sports are a metaphor for life. You win some, you lose some and you move on.Athletics have had a big influence on my life from the time I was old enough to leave
Looking back at highlights from 2017
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor DISTRICT – Thousands of people of all ages across the district continued to play and have fun – and support those who do – throughout the calendar year 2017.There’s a thriving sports and recreation scene that has been in this region since its earliest days.Population decline and economic