Beaded Ornament – suitable for ages 3+ This was a fun craft, easy and pretty and though I had a kit for it (found it in one of my many craft stashes, probably bought the kit at a yard sale knowing it would come in handy) the supplies could easily be purchased [Read more]
Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra at Manitouwadge High School by Emeraude Charron and Karina Hunter Friday, myself, my mom and my grandma joined JK to Grade 7 students, from Our Lady of Lourdes and Manitouwadge Public School, at the Manitouwadge High School theatre to enjoy a performance by the [Read more]
In 2008, Rob Dyer skated by the corner of Hwy 614 and Hwy 17, during his cross Canada adventure raising awareness for cancer. I didn’t know at that time, just how special Rob was. It was clear that he was a very friendly, personable man as I tried to touch base with him hoping to [Read more]
Grey’s Anatomy Soundtrack artist performs in Manitouwadge by Karina Hunter Friday, November 27th, Manitouwadge Nite on the Town Entertainment Series (NOTES) of the Arts attendees were treated to a very special performance as the cancellation of a previously scheduled artist left organizer, [Read more]
Pretend play is so important for kids, it helps them learn who they are, who they may want to become, emulate those who are role models as well as experiment with characters they may not understand (remember playing cops & robbers when you were young? though many of us played robbers we never [Read more]
Our Thunder Bay trip has gone well… Tuesday I met with the pain specialist. It was a short appointment which is a little frustrating having travelled all the way here, makes me wonder about Travel Grants and where money comes from for such things… Quite certain it could most often be [Read more]
Had to share these photos of Emeraude sewing a new puppet Sunday night; she hasn’t been feeling very well (about 4 days now of 101 – 103 temp even when medicated but the doc at emerg Sunday evening gave us a Rx to bring to Th.Bay in case she doesn’t get better while we’re [Read more]
It’s been a busy but interesting week. (actually 2). Lloyd had his braces put on, I had some dental work also; I’m back at the accupuncture (thank God); Emeraude has worked hard at homeschool, play and skating (hockey and public skate which she chose to wear her figure skates for). [Read more]
Nite on the Town welcomes Folk Trio by Karina Hunter Monday evening, Nite on the Town Entertainment Series of the Arts (NOTES) hosted the folk strings and vocals trio of Wendell Ferguson, Katherine Wheatley and Suzie Vinnick in the auditorium (a.k.a. Theatre) of Manitouwadge High School. NOTES [Read more]
I hadn’t realized that this article had yet to be posted. It should have been added last weekend, I do need links for all the articles I write so have decided to post it regardless of the delay. CAF at MHS by Karina Hunter Recruiters from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) were in the foyer [Read more]
A day to remember by Karina Hunter Wednesday, November 11th Manitouwadge residents came out in record numbers to honour the men and women who have given their lives as well as those who continue to serve our country at home and abroad to protect the rights and freedoms we can sometimes take [Read more]
Cover of DLTK’s “In Flander’s Fields” mini book, click to visit site and print all the pages & instructios. Here is a great activity for elementary school kids based on the poem “In Flander’s Feilds” you can print in colour or as a colouring book. As [Read more]
Well into the school year I continue to be challenged with finding a balance between homeschool and working. As a single parent the choice to also be a stay at home parent is tricky enough, add homeschooling and an eager to learn 4 year old to that and, well, if you have any solutions – [Read more]
I would like to start by thanking Rose-Marie Joanette, Admin. Asst. to Director/Communications for the Superior-Greenstone District School Board for taking the time to contact me in regards to my post titled “Dr. Ross Green to speak at Northshore Schools” (click to read). I did not [Read more]
Quebec’s Solaris Productions at Manitouwadge school by Karina Hunter Elementary school classes from École Publique l’Escalade in Wawa, Val des Bois in Marathon and Our Lady of Lourdes Immersion in Manitouwadge gathered in Manitouwadge with those from host school École [Read more]
