This week I will be covering an ATV ride which actually begins in Sault Ste. Marie where the participants will be loading thier bikes & getting on the ACR (Algoma Central Railway) with Bob Collins of Algoma Sled Tours (and obviously atv tours lol) to travel to Millwood. That’s where [Read more]
Terry Fox inspiring children by Karina Hunter Emeraude Charron of Manitouwadge, Ontario was just 16 months old the first time her Mom stopped at the Terry Fox Monument outside Thunder Bay so that big brother Lloyd could read her the information engraved on the monument. It made a lasting [Read more]
Only two more sleeps left until Sunday’s Terry Fox Run in Manitouwadge and Emeraude has not slowed down one bit! Her momentum is actually gaining after having received a very special package last night. We were at Grandmaman’s having supper (we had parked the van there to canvas a few [Read more]
Emeraude’s pledge collecting is going very well. Her goal is $1000. Well, as of this morning she has collected $110 online + $424 door-to-door ! WOW! I’m so proud of her! To read about why she’s participating, visit www.karinahunter.com/?p=5526 to sponsor her in the Terry Fox Run [Read more]
Kay Hogan passed away this weekend, after our community had lost Jamie Lee Hoban on Friday night. Two strong vibrant women, both become angels much too soon. Tonight was Jamie’s wake. Lloyd has just returned. I wish I could have been there for him and to pay my respects to the Hoban’s [Read more]
The very first time 4 year old homeschooler, Emeraude Charron, visited the Terry Fox Monument outside Thunder Bay, Ontario she has been inspired by Terry’s Marathon of Hope. For the past 3+ years, at least a couple times a week, she asks, “Can you tell me Terry’s story again [Read more]
Marathon team wins gross at Manitouwadge golf tournament by Karina Hunter It seems the best was saved for last as Manitouwadge’s 2009 golf season wrapped up this weekend with the annual Manitouwadge Golf Club 3-person best ball tournament and the first and only tournament this season not to [Read more]
Changes at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Manitouwadge, welcomed a new priest last week. Father Manuelpillai Soosaipillai or Father Manuel as he is fondly named in our country, originally hails from Sri-Lanka where he was ordained in 1980. His initial visit to [Read more]
Manitouwadge High School has been open this weekend receiving students who are feeling completely overwhelmed with the greif of having lost 18 year old Jamie-Lee Hoban in a tragic vehicular accident. Manitouwadge Victim Services Volunteers were among those available to students Friday night at the [Read more]
FedNor gives half million dollars for Manitouwadge face lift by Karina Hunter Manitouwadge residents are eager to learn of the properties that will be chosen for improvement by the township in the wake of an announcement this week from the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister responsible for [Read more]
Best Start Hub – New hours & new staff by Karina Hunter September marks the beginning of another exciting season at the Manitouwadge Family Place – Best Start Hub. Supervisor Kelly Sagle has adjusted centre hours to better suit the babies & young children who frequent the [Read more]
September 1, 2009 Lloyd attended his first day of Grade 10 at Manitouwadge High School (Public) and Emeraude & I officially began homeschooling (though we had begun working on things last year, it’s hard to avoid learning with a 3 year old lol). Lloyd was looking forward to the [Read more]
Blueberries abound in Manitouwadge In case you haven’t heard, it’s blueberry season in Manitouwadge. Here is some information to help make your blueberry picking experience not only safer but even more delicious! The North American Blueberry Council marks August as blueberry month in [Read more]
Tourney in Manitouwadge a real hole in one! by Karina Hunter Manitouwadge’s most anticipated golf tournament of the year was held this Saturday and in spite of a very wet course, golfer’s came out en masse to play in the Annual Connie Williams Golf Tournament. Now in it’s 6th year, the [Read more]
Just a follow up on Emeraude’s swimming lessons at the Manitouwadge Oasis Pool. These photos are from last week (before we headed out on our vacation). She actually asked to go on the diving board herself! I couldn’t beleive it, what a brave girl!! I was so proud of her, the board is so [Read more]
