The geode after Emeraude had enlarged the whole a bit. During our visit to Pukaskwa National Park late this summer, Emeraude bought a geode (with her own money earned at Anishnawbe Keeshigun in Thunder Bay– part of her honorarium) and earlier in the same trip she had mined amethyst [Read more]
Thunder Bay breast health campaign launched via teleconference by Karina Hunter October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Styling for Life a breast health program, piloted in Thunder Bay last year with great success, was launched via teleconference across the Thunder Bay District and [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]
For all the details on this construction project, visit http://www.karinahunter.com/?p=5300 I went out to the Black River bridge yesterday afternoon (august 26) to see how things were progressing and wether it was possible to cross if necessary. The photos below give a look at where the work is at, [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]
Black River Forest slowdown provides opportunities for extended bridge repairs by Karina Hunter Slowdown in the forestry sector in Manitouwadge is not all bad news as Buchanan Woodlands Inc takes this opportunity to supervise a bridge repair project on behalf of Great West Timber Ltd next week. [Read more]
Happy Sunday everyone! Usually my Sunday posts come after worship but unfortunately, though I was in town this morning, we did not make it to worship. Needed to let the kids catch up on some sleep as well as being quite fatigued myself. So, it’s been a busy week in Manitouwadge, and on the [Read more]
This was the 2nd to last day of Turn off the Screens Week in Manitouwadge. The Manitouwadge Conservation Club and Thunder Bay District Health Unit sponsored an afternoon on Perry Lake Trail. Lloyd & I had been taking photos for the Leisure Services Youth Soccer Program and arrived a little [Read more]
Once I was in, although it hurt at first (very painful pins and needles, much more pronouced and sharper then the kind of pins & needles you might feel when your foot falls asleep) and my skin felt very uncomfortable, the heat went deep to make the pain back off somewhat or as they describe it in [Read more]
While in Thunder Bay I had to visit the emergency department of their hospital several times for pain injections to help me manage the bone pain I have been feeling in my legs, feet, hands and arms as symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Lucky for me, the children & Vickie chose to accompany me on [Read more]
Lloyd had to piggy-back me back up to the parking lot. He is so strong and I am always amazed at how easily he seems to carry me (I do weigh almost 130lbs!) as well as how willingly he does so. What a gentleman [Read more]
I hoped to have Lloyd get his cast removed before leaving for Thunder Bay. Sunday I was going to bring him in but the nurse on emergency recommended that he wait to have it removed until an x-ray could be done as follow up during the same visit (makes good sense but I didn’t [Read more]
Lloyd & I had appointments with Rafeal, Lloyd’s regular hairdresser @ Trendz Salon. This could’ve become really complicated but again [Read more]
Title: Busy Bodies Workshop Location: Family Place Best Start Hub Link out: Click here Description: Busy Bodies workshops will be held for parents with children in grade 2 and under – This FREE interactive session allows parents and children to try out some creative food and play ideas. Call [Read more]
Title: Appointment w/Dr.Roddy Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Description: Appointment with specialist, rheumatologist, Dr.Roddy trying to determine if there is something other than MS causing all my joint problems !!! Date: 2009-05-05 The appointment went well… I was very lucky that Dr. Roddy [Read more]
