Boucher does the heavy lifting for his 79th

Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – May 3 is a big day for Fern Boucher.That’s when the noted weight lifter turns 79.On May 4 he’ll celebrate by trying to lift weights about four times his age.“I’m putting on a little weightlifting demo at my place in North Cobalt. It’s something new

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Northern Loons’ season going swimmingly

Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Loons are deeply immersed in another fun season.The Temiskaming Northern Loons Swim Club is 23 strong this year, ranging in age from seven to 18.“They are just wonderful to work with, dedicated and enthusiastic,” said coach Bruce Cull.They’re split almost evenly with 12 Seniors

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Walkathon on the cusp of golden anniversary

Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Walkathon is celebrating 49 years on May 5 and it’s still going strong.The annual fundraiser for Community Living Temiskaming South makes its annual foray through the Tri-Towns on the first Saturday in May as it has for decades.One little difference for those who take

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Cubs sign veteran players during spring training camp

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — You never know what you’ve got until you sign on the dotted line.The Great North Midget League’s New Liskeard Cubs held a spring training camp and several players have committed to the team for 2018-19.The camp was held April 21-22 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial

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Ethan Allair drafted by OHL Sarnia Sting

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI — Temagami-based hockey player Ethan Allair, 16, has one skate in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) door but he has to prove he belongs when he laces up his skates later this year to tryout for the Sarnia Sting.He was taken in the first round of the

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Vet Services win Pee Wee C gold

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) - They were ranked number one in the province, and they proved it when they won the C division at the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) Provincial Championship in Greater Toronto April 6-8.With a season record of 54 wins, one tie and four losses and an undefeated

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Mike’s Bantams defend OWHA provincial title

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) - The pressure was on Mike’s One Stop as they sought to defend their 2017 OWHA championship victory, and they came through.The Bantam C Puckhounds won the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) title in the Toronto area April 8 to claim back-to-back championships.MIKE’S 9 WEST OXFORD 0Mike’s

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