World Seriesby Sue NeilsenWasn’t that one of the best, most exciting, World Series you’ve ever seen?I mean the series ended with a bang and Game 7 was everything you would want in a championship game. It didn’t matter what had occurred beforehand, it all came down to one
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Anna Sawicki Sue NielsenReporterI wanted to give a shout-out to my chum, horse lover, Anna Sawicki and her beautiful brown and white horse Destiny.They competed in
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OFSAA Winners Sue NielsenReporterI wish to congratulate Timiskaming District Secondary School high jumper David Tysick and runner Cheyenne Henry-Robinson for winning medals at the recent OFSAA Track
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Len Lear Sue NielsenReporterIt was with profound sadness that we learned last week that longtime Northern Loons Swim Club coach Len Lear had died in a vehicle
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Jessica Jibb PatersonI have seen Jessica Jibb Paterson running around the streets of New Liskeard on her lunch hours, after work, and on weekends as she prepares for running competitions.This past weekend she was in Hamilton to participate in the Around The Bay Road Race (30
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Playoffs Sue NielsenReporterI was sorry to learn the New Liskeard Cubs of the Great North Midget League have been eliminated in their first round playoff
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Hockey Parent? Sue NielsenReporterHockey parents number in the thousands across Northern Ontario and further afield.They are often much maligned because of the actions of the few
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NFL post seasonIf you were someone new to the play of the National Football League and you tuned in to the post-season games this past weekend, you might be wondering what all the fuss was about.I watched all four games and I came away shaking my head.
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PretenseThe dictionary defines the word pretense as that which is a charade, make-believe or schtick.I like all of those definitions and would say they describe the hyperbole, over-the-top commentary surrounding the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Juniors 2016 Championship and Canada’s chances for a medal.The TSN
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Dear DanDear Dan McDonald (New Liskeard Cub coach):Hi, how are you?Hope you have enjoyed your summer so far.I was thrilled to see so many youth attending your pre-season tryouts last week.There are a good many local youth who are trying to crack the Cub lineup