A Toddler, Teens and a Trail “On Track” for some New Year’s fun… by Karina Hunter Every parent faces the challenge as their children grow, especially into the sometimes trying teen years, of wanting to give them the freedom and space to find themselves while staying involved [Read more]
Trapper’s Picnic a success by Karina Hunter Manitouwadge’s Games and contests went on throughout the afternoon. Kaleb Roberts won the kids sac races. A scavenger hunt, enjoyed by young and old challenged participants to find items such as flora not common to the site, yarn, a trap, a sock [Read more]
Possible White River – Manitouwadge partnership by Karina Hunter White River has recently welcomed a new Economic Development Officer, James Bernardi, who is looking forward to the challenge of finding new business alternatives for the struggling Northshore community. He and Mayor Angelo [Read more]
So I’ve realized that the only wy I’m going to get the photos from our summer adventures posted is to do it here on the right as mini posts, I hope that you are able to take a closer look at them by clicking, that they will enlarge (surtout pour ma famille du Quebec – [Read more]
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]
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]
August Travel Diary – Part II Continuing my posting of our recent trip to Thunder Bay. Last post we had stopped in Red Rock to visit friends and take a much needed break… Since being diagnosed with MS in 2006 As we neared Thunder Bay, we passed many sights and Lloyd & I spoke [Read more]
August Travel Diary – Part I This group of posts are SO, next time you’re travelling to or through Marathon, Ontario, stop at the restaurant on the turn off and have a bite to eat (tell them you heard about the restaurant here!) as the service will be great (they are ex-Wadgeians [Read more]
Well, it’s started. Lloyd got a call at lunch today that there was a volleyball practice for the juniors today @ 13:00 *sigh* as if I’m not going crazy enough at the idea of needing to leave again on Sunday for his V-ball camp in Thunder Bay, wondering if we will be staying at a [Read more]
Cottagers, anglers and hunters in Manitouwadge who usually take the Black River bridge to exit the community will soon need to find another route to access their favourite summer retreats as the bridge is scheduled to be shut down next week. Tentatively planned for August the bridge will be closed [Read more]
Have yet to dream something up that could be submitted/posted as an article for these photos but knew some of you were waiting to see them. 1/2 are from the home run contest, won by Neil Esarte, and the other 1/2 are fom a lobball game during the Wadgefest’s tournament in Manitouwadge of [Read more]
Manitouwadge‘s Wadgefest ’09 wrapped up Sunday with a golf tournament at the municipal course, a barbecue fundraiser by the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group and a variety of kids games, concessions, face painting and awards distribution in the Rec Centre Arena. [Read more]
by Karina Hunter Friday, August 7th the Manitouwadge Humane Society held a Silent Auction with wine & cheese in the lower level of KG’s Bar and Lounge. Local professional and hobby artists from a variety of specialties including oil paints, cross-stitch, stained glassware, and photography [Read more]
