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Lumberjacks, Titans take leads in GMHL semifinals

Posted by on Mar 12, 2012 in Sports & Leisure | 0 comments

by The Nugget Staff The Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks took Game 1 of their Greater Metro Hockey League semifinal, earning a 7-2 win over the...

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Franco Versus Northern Curling Funspiel a success!

Posted by on Mar 7, 2012 in Sports & Leisure | 0 comments

On Saturday March 3rd, 2012, the Northern Braves Alumni hosted their 3rd annual curling funspiel at the local Granite Club. This...

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Lanteigne Steel Works Novice Sting Hockey Team rack up another Gold!

Posted by on Mar 5, 2012 in Sports & Leisure | 0 comments

This past Sunday was no ordinary one for the local Sturgeon Sting Lanteigne Steel Works Novice team. It was “Super Sunday” where...

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Lumberjacks playoffs begin Wednesday

Posted by on Feb 29, 2012 in Local News, Sports & Leisure | 0 comments

The Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks begin what they hope to be a long playoff run when they host the Deseronto Storm Wednesday, February 29 at...

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Sturgeon Falls is known for many things…but rock climbing?

Posted by on Feb 25, 2012 in Editorial, Sports & Leisure | 0 comments

Sturgeon caviar, chip stands, fishing and other outdoor sports are but a few of the many things West Nipissing is famous for. From the...

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Lumberjacks complete regular season with 2 wins!

Posted by on Feb 21, 2012 in Sports & Leisure | 0 comments

The Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks finished their regular season on the weekend with a pair of wins, Friday in Mattawa and Saturday in Toronto....

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Gold for West Nipissing Sting – Al Lanteigne Steelworks

Posted by on Feb 16, 2012 in Sports & Leisure | 0 comments

West Nipissing Sting Al Lanteigne Steelworks wrapped up the Valley East Minor Hockey Association’s Tournament last weekend (February...

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Lumberjacks Pink Shirt Day!

Posted by on Feb 15, 2012 in Local News, Society & Politics, Sports & Leisure | 0 comments

A big thank you to the Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks who wore pink bands around their left arm and a Pink Shirt Day logo on their helmet on...

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Mitch Gagnon’s UFC debut has been put on hold.

Posted by on Jan 25, 2012 in Local News, Sports & Leisure | 1 comment

TORONTO — Canadian bantamweight Mitch Gagnon’s UFC debut has been put on hold due to red tape. The UFC said Gagnon’s...

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Sturgeon Falls native Gagnon signs with UFC

Posted by on Jan 4, 2012 in Local News, Sports & Leisure | 0 comments

By BEN LEESON, QMI AGENCY SUDBURY — Mitch Gagnon isn’t one to hesitate. Not when it comes to pushing a pulse-pounding pace in...

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Original Story of the Discovery of the Aurora Trout (Field and Stream, 1925)

Posted by on Sep 11, 2011 in News Archives, Sports & Leisure | 0 comments

Here is the original 1925 story of the discovery and subsequent naming of the Aurora trout. Its a great read for anyone who loves the...

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Fishing more satisfying when it’s low-tech

Posted by on Aug 27, 2011 in Editorial, Sports & Leisure | 0 comments

While heading to a good fishing spot a few days ago we discovered another one. A family of Inukshuks on a nearby shoreline offered a...

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