MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group has announced Saturday, May 10th as the date of their annual Share the Care fundraising walk. The walk, and BBQ, have become a tradition for many, a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of Spring and see the friends and neighbours [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group was formed in April, 2007 by a group of individuals whose lives had been touched by cancer in various ways. Once a month the executive meets at the Manitouwadge General Hospital to discuss future fundraisers and bring forward new [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The hardworking volunteers of the Manitouwdge Cacer Assistance Group (MCAG) are planning their second THINK PINK cancer awareness and fundreaising event. It is very important to register for this awesome night of fun, fellowhsip, suppor and even leariningg (but most of [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON– Sunday, September 18th the Annual Terry Fox Run was held in communities across Canada; included in these of course were many, Northshore and Greenstone towns. Residents in Northwestern Ontario have long felt a special connection to Terry Fox. The monument marking the place [Read more]
Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group (MCAG) Share the Care – Bike Ride Fundraiser 54 km and 10 km Routes Saturday, August 27th (Rain Date August 28th) 54 km Ride: 9am Ride from the Hwy 614/17 Junction to the Rec Centre. (Transportation available for to start-point) 10 km Ride: 10:30am Ride [Read more]
Mother’s volunteer behind the counter as classes of students come through to shop. MANITOUWADGE, ON– Friday, February 25th students Amy Bodak (Grade 5) and Sydney-Mae Courtemanche (Grade 6), from Our Lady of Lourdes School, were thrilled with the support shown by students, [Read more]
Northshore Relay a Resounding Success by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – In spite of steady rainfall during opening ceremonies, the 2010 Northshore Relay for Life Friday, June 11th from 7pm until 7am Saturday morning was a great success raising in excess of $26 000* for the Canadian Cancer [Read more]
Manitouwadge residents Share the Care by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE , ON – Saturday, May 15th, the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group (MCAG) held their annual Share the Care fundraising Walk. Participants had pledge sheets which stated their intent to participate in the 5km walk, run, or [Read more]
Northshore Relay for Life in need of Sponsors by Karina Hunter The Northshore Relay for Life committee, 14 volunteers chaired by Suzanne Matheson, met in Manitouwadge at the boardroom of the General Hospital Tuesday evening to discuss progress and identify tasks yet to be assigned to a specific [Read more]
Finally, here is the version for The Echo, to see photos of the game visit http://www.karinahunter.com/?p=7655 and http://www.karinahunter.com/?p=7729 2nd Annual Copper Kings Alumni Game for Cancer Assistance by Karina Hunter favourite players and support the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance [Read more]
Below is a version I of my Alumni Game article I submitted to our regional paper; here are the 2nd 1/2 of th game photos; congratulations to ALL the men who took time out of their busy schedules to help the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group, they played an intense game and are all winners! [Read more]
Here is the first 1/2 of those photos shot at last Monday’s Alumni game, I will post the remainder soon with an article. To purchase a Photo CD which includes ALL the photos from the 2nd Annual Copper Kings Alumni Game for just $20, email HunterPhotography@shaw.ca, for a print & [Read more]
Manitouwadge continues Terry’s dream of $1 for each Canadian by Karina Hunter During the Marathon of Hope, when funds had finally started coming in (not surprisingly while Terry was crossing Ontario) Terry changed his vision of $1,000,000 being raised, to $1 for every Canadian, about 24 [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]
