High school athletes meet for provincials
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor DISTRICT – The annual trek to OFSAA track takes place this week for area high school athletes.This year’s Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) provincial meet takes place June 7-9 at the York Lions Stadium for track and field
First Shift in gear for new hockey players
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – An affordable way to get into hockey is now available for area kids looking to suit up for 2018-19.The Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA)
Diamond days are here for youth slo-pitch players
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor DISTRICT – Forty-six is a pretty big number.Really big when it comes to the number of teams in a league.That’s the case with the Rural Youth Mixed Slo-Pitch League for the 2018 season.That’s up from 43 in 2017, says league lead organizer Alex Regele.“The overall amount of players
Loons compete at Rams meet in Timmins
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Temiskaming Northern Loons (TNL), swimming out of the Waterfront Pool Fitness Centre in New Liskeard, had impressive results at a recent swim meet in Timmins.“I am very happy about their performances. They raced beautifully. I am so proud of what they have accomplished this
Riders and horses both learn the ropes at Willow Creek
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor DISTRICT – The hooves were flying and the riders bouncing at Willow Creek Ranch near Thornloe on the weekend.The occasion was a cow sorting clinic at the home of Jodie Peddie and Lise Desjardins, featuring Brian and Jo-Anne Workman of Brussels, Ontario.A bit of rain fell on the
Former Cub players honoured at The Shep
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The stories began flowing in the lobby of the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena as three former New Liskeard Cub players who went on to play in the National Hockey League (NHL) stood side by side.“It is an honour long overdue,” said Terry McLellan as he
Minor hockey announces lineup for ’18-19
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Behind the bench and in the boardroom, the hockey season is shaping up well for the TSMHA.The majority of coaches as well as the executive for the Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) have been named for the 2018-19 season.“As an association, we are lucky
Chess players move on after provincial titles
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TIMMINS – The École catholique Ste-Croix Grade 7-8 chess team is now a provincial champion.French-language school students from across Ontario competed May 8-10 in Timmins at École secondaire catholique Thériault at the 12th annual Tournoi d’échecs franco-ontarien. Four-hundred students from across Ontario took part.“I am proud to announce
Ski Village project getting widespread support
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village is building a base of support for seasons to come.The downhill ski club in Lorrain Valley is coming off
Zubyck recognized with NOHA award
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Hockey is a sport that keeps evolving, thanks in no small part to efforts at the grassroots level to improve the game for boys and girls