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]
So, feeling so flustered… Finally had the time to go and catch up my reading on two of my favourite blogs and.. aeh.nothing. One hasn’t been on since September and the other last posted around August I think. Boohoo hooo. I mean, if anyone understands how much time it takes to be [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]
In Canada we’re celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend, my kids and I enjoyed turkey yesterday thanks to my Mom and we might eat the left overs again tonight as the three of us are crazy about turkey lol… Life can get so busy, even in a small place like Manitouwadge, that it is easy [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]
I just love the North. I love my hometown of Manitouwadge to where I have returned to live as an adult, with my children. I love the towns nearby which each have their own unique qualities… Travelling to Red Rock this week with Emeraude I couldn’t help being in awe. The fall colours [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]
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]
On our way home from the trip to Thunder Bay in August which turned into a week long vacation, we were almost home when Lloyd asked if we could make one more stop, at Pukaskwa National Park. I was so thrilled that my teenager wasn’t tired of being with his family yet and wanted to [Read more]
Hawks vs. Wolverines Jr. and Sr. Boys Volleyball at MHS by Karina Hunter Students from Hornepayne High School traveled to Manitouwadge on Thursday October 1st as the Junior and Senior Hawks came to face off against Junior and Senior Wolverines Volleyball teams in exhibition games helping [Read more]
Manitouwadge grocer sends resident packing by Karina Hunter Shopping downtown, you have probably, at one time or another, noticed seasonal posters hanging both in-store and in the windows at F.P. Gorges & Sons (also known as “Frank’s”), inviting you to enter your name for a chance to [Read more]
