HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLThe Boys High School basketball season continues Wednesday, December 18, with the Seniors from Fort Albany in the area. They’re at Kirkland Lake District Composite School (KLDCS) at noon hour, then head over to play the Spartans at Englehart High School at 3:30. Schools then take their Christmas
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Sport Shorts – Trades
Almost every Canadian hockey fan I know was devastated when the teary-eyed Wayne Gretzky announced he was being traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings hockey franchise circa 1988.I believe there was a collective gasp that went around the country. Our “great one” being traded to an
Straight from the hip
The sentence to Boston’s Shawn Thornton has been handed down and yes he deserved to pay for his actions, but 15 games for a first time suspension?There is no doubt in my mind he also paid for others like Matt Cooke who got away with that terrible hit on Marc
Nordic News
By Lynn Gibson, TNSC Public Relations DirectorThe trails are fabulous at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC).There are many cross-country ski clubs in Ontario that do not have the snow and trail system that we enjoy right here in our own backyard. If you are reading this column and have
Welders unbeaten against HLK
TEMISKAMNG SHORES (Special) – The Ebert Welding Bantams hosted the Hearst Lumber Kings for a pair of games December 14 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena in a battle for first place in the North Eastern Ontario Hockey Association (NEOHA).WELDERS 3 HLK 3In the opener the teams battled to a
The Thunder Birds
Sault looks to get back in GNML with new entry TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Great North Midget League (GNML) could be back to seven teams next season with the addition of a Sault Ste. Marie entry. But it wouldn’t be the North Stars coming back, but rather a new “old”
OPP Pursuit
Cubs charged (up) for charity game TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Liskeard Cubs are speeding along these days.Another tournament is in the books with four games played, another two league games are scheduled for this weekend.And now here comes the OPP.The Great North Midget League (GNML) team takes on a
Pressing for Transportation Changes
Continued from A Front“It is also clear that the services provided by the ONTC are vital to northern communities. Transformation of the ONTC is intended to save taxpayers money in the long run while ensuring vital transportation and communications services continue to be provided to northerners.”He stated that, “We continue
Temiskaming shivers through a cold snap
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Temiskaming residents have likely pulled out the long johns as frigid winter conditions have permeated the region and are expected to continue this coming week.At times the mercury dropped to minus 35 degrees Celcius (C) making walking and moving about difficult.Layers of clothing will be in
New Liskeard Friends of the Library have disbanded
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD — After 15 years of friendly support through advocacy and fundraising, the New Liskeard Public Library Friends of the Library group has disbanded.The typical mission statement of a Friends group is to support the work a library does in the community by fundraising and raising the