Anglers contend with smoke and waves in Temagami
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMAGAMI – “That’s a new one.”That wasn’t a line referring to a fresh joke or a new twist on fishing.Anglers coming ashore for the Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass tournament weigh-in Sunday at 3 p.m. in Temagami were looking south of town and noticing a new fire had just broke
Knock Cancer players brave the heat for worthy cause
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – White-hot line drives. Blazing speed on the bases.That was some of the action, and all of the weather, on display at the 13th annual Knock Cancer Out of the Park Team Shan Slo-Pitch Tournament.Held June 29-July 1, the event featured weather conditions that proved a
License-free family fishing at Finlayson Saturday
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMAGAMI – Family Fishing Week will be celebrated Saturday in Temagami.“Finlayson Point Provincial Park is again hosting a Family Fishing Day event on Saturday, July 7, from 1-4 p.m.,” said Temagami area park superintendent Kevin Pinkerton.“The event is open to all to enjoy,” he said in an email
Beating the heat with summer skating school
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – One way to, perhaps, beat the unusually hot temperatures of late is to conduct a thought experiment.Think about getting into a nice, cold arena, getting onto the ice and cutting a fine figure.That will put you in the perfect frame of mind for the New
Hundreds keep soccer humming through summer
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – It’s World Cup time in Russia and, on a slightly smaller scale, soccer continues to have a hold on hundreds of area youth.
Knock Cancer taking shape for long weekend
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Knock Cancer Out of the Park is ready to hit the big time on the long weekend.The
Get Active taking summer break after Pete’s Dam
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The third Get Active in Temiskaming fun run and walk was a dam hot one.“Bugs and hot weather plus the
Busy bike month in Temiskaming Shores
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Wheels are spinning across Temiskaming Shores as the month of June winds down and riders continue to celebrate Bike Month.The Bicycle Friendly Community Group, established by volunteer Linda St. Cyr, has organized a number of local rides for riders of all
League founder passes the ball
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – A major change for the TDSS Youth Basketball League will take place next season.The annual spring camp at Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) has been running for the past 15 years.Started by Cathy Beauchamp, the TDSS principal will be taking
Cubs lining up for new season
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Don’t let the heat fool you – hockey is never far from mind.The New Liskeard Cubs of the Great North Midget League (GNML) are putting together the building blocks for the 2018-19 season.“It’s a 36-game schedule, the same nine teams