Manitouwadge Figure Skating Club in danger by Karina Hunter After the circulation of rumours at the end of last season regarding the possible discontinuation of the Manitouwadge Figure Skating Club (MFSC) and the absence of any club representatives at the Township’s Common Registration Night [Read more]
Thunder Bay’s Olympic Gold Medalist speaks at Northshore Schools by Karina Hunter Across the Northshore this week, schools were treated to motivational discourse by a local legend. Thunder Bay’s Katie Weatherston, Canadian Women’s Hockey Team Gold Medalist at the 2006 Torino [Read more]
“Gateway” Project continues to progress by Karina Hunter Manitouwadge’s “Gateway” project 54km from the community at the junction of Hwy 17 & Hwy 614 referred to as ‘the corner’ by locals, will be much more visible to drivers traveling at night, thanks to the [Read more]
Wolverines vs. Falcons in Senior double header by Karina Hunter The Marathon High School junior and senior boys volleyball and junior and senior girls basketball traveled to Manitouwadge Wednesday, October 14th for a North Superior Secondary School Athletic Association (NSSSAA) sanctioned senior [Read more]
To read the version of this story submitted to The Echo (local weekly paper)including more photos and active links, visit www.karinahunter.com/?p=6266 . The article below is a revised, shorter version sent to the Chronicle Journal (regional daily paper). 50th anniversary at Our Lady of Lourdes [Read more]
Fire Station Open House by Karina Hunter Manitouwadge Volunteer Firefighters celebrated National Fire Prevention Week Thursday evening with an open house at the fire station. In addition to fire department presentations the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Superior North Emergency Medical [Read more]
Our Lady of Lourdes celebrates Golden Jubilee by Karina Hunter Parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Manitouwadge gathered at their church Saturday celebrating its 50th Anniversary. They enjoyed a spaghetti supper accompanied by the Most Reverend Bishop Brian Joseph Dunn, [Read more]
It is Sunday, October 10th 2009 and through the night snow has fallen to cover our little community (Manitouwadge, Ontario) in a blanket of white. My kids could not get outside fast enough this morning; Lloyd wanting to enjoy the fresh snow a bit with Emeraude before heading out in the bush with [Read more]
Work party at Kiwissa Ski Hill by Karina Hunter Ed Hedderson, president of the Kiwissa Ski Club is once again directing hill preparations for the coming season of skiing and snowboarding at Kiwissa Ski Club. Hedderson and Rob Scapinello who each volunteer countless hours at the hill were there [Read more]
Busy week at the Best Start Hub by Karina Hunter Wednesday evening, the Ontario Early Years Center (OEYC) Best Start Hub had a full house welcoming Mom’s and Mom’s-to-be accompanied by family and friends for their annual Community Baby Shower. Prenatal Programmer Reene Warren introduced [Read more]
NSSSAA Qualifiers at MHS by Karina Hunter Junior and Senior Girls Basketball teams and Junior and Senior Volleyball teams representing the Michipicoten High School Vikings from Wawa, On came to Manitouwadge High School Friday to face their Wolverines counterparts in the hopes of securing their [Read more]
Security enhancements continue at Marina by Karina Hunter Technicians from Thunder Bay’s Safety Net Security worked in Red Rock this week to install a total of four surveillance cameras divided between the marina and the downtown area; this follows the communities recent implementation of a [Read more]
Red Rock’s beautification continues by Karina Hunter Pictured are Jocelyne Serasin, Judith Sobush and Jeanette Carruthers of the Red Rock Beautification Committee adding automnal decorations to the Downtown Memorial Park. The park, bordered by ceader trees purchased by residents in [Read more]
Remembering a friend by Karina Hunter Friends and acquaintances of Jamie Lee Hoban, the 18 year old from Manitouwadge who tragically lost her life in a vehicular accident, gathered Sunday at the accident site on Industrial Road where crosses, photos, stuffed animals and other mementos have been [Read more]
