Marathon/Manitouwadge OPP Detachment welcomes new officers by Karina Hunter The Marathon/Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has recently welcomed two new officers. Preferring however not to be featured on line, you will need to pick up your copy of The Echo on if [Read more]
Student Flu Clinic at MGH a success by Karina Hunter After overwhelming response to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Flu Clinics held at Manitouwadge High School October 27th the Manitouwadge Medical Clinic which had a minimal supply of H1N1 vaccine announced that they would be [Read more]
Is it just a little bull? by Karina Hunter There is only one month of Moose Hunting Season remaining in Ontario (ends December 15th) and Wawa District Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) officials report that there have been just ten moose shot erroneously in the Wawa district this [Read more]
Manitouwadge business owner promoting healthy habits by Karina Hunter Elaine Vaillancourt, owner of Shear Talent Hair Salon in Manitouwadge is thrilled with the progression of her 2lb per month challenge put forward to staff in September. Vaillancourt had been looking through summer vacation [Read more]
Thought a quick update as to what I’m working on was in order… Two new police officers joined the Marathon/Manitouwadge OPP Detatchment, will be interviewing them in the coming week These are the People in your neighbourhoo; this week will be about a local coach with the Manitouwadge [Read more]
Manitou Sno-Drifters looking forward to colder days by Karina Hunter The Manitou Sno-Drifters had their first meeting of the season last week as the executive gladly welcomed a number of snowmobiling volunteers back to the table including sledders who had been an integral part of the club’s [Read more]
Old friends are new again at MJ’s Hair Salon by Karina Hunter She left 2 years ago with her spouse Jeremy to find work in Kirkland Lake and Sudbury but like so many of us, Charlene Luby couldn’t stay away. Manitouwadge is pleased to join the staff and management of MJ’s Hair Salon in [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]
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]
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]
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]
