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The U19 Temiskaming Thunder girls are on the road this weekend, heading to Barrie for tournament action hosted by the Barrie Royals at Georgian College, Court 1. Three games in two days: Saturday at 1:30 PM vs Kingston Impact, 6:00 PM vs Sudbury Jam, and Sunday at 11:30 AM vs Scarborough Blues/Lancaster. It's a tough slate against clubs from across the province — but that's what tournament weekends are for. Go Thunder! Watch the Thunder live on their Facebook Page

The Temiskaming Northern Loons Swim Club is among over 160 athletes competing this weekend at the 2026 Superior Shores Challenge Cup in Sault Ste. Marie. Hosted by the Sault Surge Aquatic Team at the John Rhodes Community Centre pool, the meet brings together clubs from Thunder Bay, Temiskaming Shores, Sturgeon Falls, and Blenheim. Racing kicked off Friday at 5:00 PM and continues Saturday with sessions at 8:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 5:30 PM, wrapping up Sunday at 9:30 AM. Swimmers compete to earn points by finishing in the top eight of their events, with the overall Challenge Cup awarded at the end of the weekend. It's the third racing weekend in a row for some competitors — clubs recently raced in Windsor and North Bay. Good luck to our Northern Loons — swim fast, Temiskaming!

The 2026-27 hockey season is already taking shape. TSMHA tryouts begin this week for U10A, U11A, U12A, and U15A NOHA (mixed) teams, with OWHA (girls) Prep Skates starting on the weekend. A reminder: you must be registered to try out or participate in Prep Skates — no walk-ins. Registration is $40 at tsmha.ca/Tryouts and closes April 30. All ice times are in New Liskeard unless otherwise noted. Check the TSMHA website for your age group's schedule.

Today is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day and Chat Noir Books is celebrating in style. Somewhere in the bookshop, there's a hidden Golden Ticket — find it and you win 12 free audiobook credits from Libro.fm. It's part of a national celebration of independent bookstores across Canada, and our library is one of the participating locations. Every book purchased from an indie bookstore today also counts as an entry in a national contest with prizes up to $1,000 in gift certificates. A great excuse to browse the shelves on a Saturday.

A 65 MWp / 50 MW solar farm is coming to the Timiskaming District — just 20 km southeast of Temiskaming Shores. French renewable energy company Neoen and Matachewan First Nation have been awarded a 20-year contract by Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) through its competitive Long-Term 2 Energy Supply procurement. The project will be co-owned 50/50 by Neoen and Matachewan First Nation — the community's first utility-scale renewable energy project. Once operational, the farm will generate nearly 100,000 MWh of emissions-free energy per year — enough to power 10,500 Ontario households. Construction is expected to begin in 2028 with a target in-service date of 2029. Neoen was also awarded a separate contract with Garden River First Nation near Sault Ste. Marie for a 253 MWp solar farm — set to become Ontario's largest. Significant local jobs and economic benefits are expected from both projects. Full Story Here

The Smile Cookie campaign turns 30 this year, and it all kicks off Monday, April 27 at Tim Hortons locations across Canada — including New Liskeard. For the week of April 27 to May 3, 100% of proceeds from every $1 Smile Cookie sold go directly to local charities and community groups. Last year, the New Liskeard location raised over $36,000 for Christmas Wish. This year, nearly 700 charities across Canada will benefit. Three decades of cookies and counting — and it started with one simple idea: a cookie that gives back.

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TDSS's TLC Class 117 is selling freshly made gourmet caramel popcorn — $8 per bag. Order by emailing [email protected]. Payment by debit or cash at the TDSS front desk at pickup.

The NE Ontario flood situation has escalated significantly. Eight communities across the northeast have now declared a state of emergency — including Greater Sudbury, West Nipissing, French River, the Township of Chisholm, and four municipalities on Manitoulin Island (Assiginack, Billings, Central Manitoulin, and Gordon/Barrie Island). Conservation Sudbury has extended the flood warning until April 30. The City of North Bay has reopened sandbag filling stations this weekend as Lake Nipissing water levels continue to rise. Officials warn that rain and potential thunderstorms forecast for this weekend could push water levels even higher. Highway 64 and 10+ secondary highways remain closed. Locally, Pete's Dam Park is still closed. Check Ontario 511

Planning an outdoor fire? The Town of Latchford requires a Burning Permit from April 1 to October 31 (By-Law 2015-08). Cost is $20. Contact the Town Office at 705-676-2416 or email [email protected].

Free tax clinic appointments available Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:00–4:00 PM through April 29 at the Temiskaming Shores Public Library and Northern College in Haileybury.

You’re going to start seeing this guy around.

We call him the Tri Town Guide.

We’re going to be launching a simple game on Facebook called Find the Guide. On certain days we’ll post a photo somewhere around the Tri Town. The Guide will be in that photo. Your job will be to figure out where it is.

You’ll drop your guess in the comment, and every correct answer will count as an entry. We’ll draw a winner each week and feature them in the newsletter. Local businesses will be part of it too, so prizes will come from right here in the community.

It’s meant to be simple. Something quick, something fun, something that makes you look at the tri town area a little differently.

We’re not launching it just yet. We want to build this up properly first. But it’s coming soon.

So for now, just keep an eye out.

Because once the Guide starts showing up, you’ll know it’s time to play.

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