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]
Busy week at the Best Start Hub by Karina Hunter Wednesday evening, the Ontario Early Years Center (OEYC) Best Start Hub had a full house welcoming Mom’s and Mom’s-to-be accompanied by family and friends for their annual Community Baby Shower. Prenatal Programmer Reene Warren introduced [Read more]
Backyardigans perform in Thunder Bay The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium was buzzing with excitement last week as children and parents waited in anticipation for the Backyardigans to take the stage. Backyardigans Sea Deep Adventure was full of colourful costumes, amazing song and dance [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]
Changes at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Manitouwadge, welcomed a new priest last week. Father Manuelpillai Soosaipillai or Father Manuel as he is fondly named in our country, originally hails from Sri-Lanka where he was ordained in 1980. His initial visit to [Read more]
Best Start Hub – New hours & new staff by Karina Hunter September marks the beginning of another exciting season at the Manitouwadge Family Place – Best Start Hub. Supervisor Kelly Sagle has adjusted centre hours to better suit the babies & young children who frequent the [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]
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]
Community campfire in Manitouwadge by Karina Hunter As part of Wadgefest celebrations, the Manitouwadge Fire Department volunteer firefighters hosted a community bonfire Friday, August 7th, 2009. Residents gathered at Lion’s Beach on the shore of Lake Manitouwadge where a huge playground, [Read more]
Photos from the Pic Mobert First Nation 24th Annual Powwow, to read the article which accompanies these, click here: www.karinahunter.com/?p=4925, photos/article about Benjamin Bedwash, a Hoop Dancer that performed at the Powwow www.karinahunter.com/?p=4937 . If you enjoy these photos, you would [Read more]
Celebrating Tradition by Karina Hunter Pic Mobert First Nation hosted their 24th Annual Powwow this weekend on the shores of the White River. Native and Non-native participants and spectators braved wet cold weather to enjoy traditional drumming, singing, dance, foods and crafts [Read more]
McGuinty Government names members of the Rural and Northern Health Care Panel by Karina Hunter An announcement from Queen’s Park today regarding member selection for the Rural and Northern Health Care Panel included good news that Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Brown, has been [Read more]
Will be working on my article shortly but for now just had to make a quick post. Our day was GREAT. Before heading out we went by Grandpapa’s house to ask him one more time if he wanted to come along (he had declined earlier in the morning) and we were really happy when he [Read more]
Thunder Bay area parks offer free summer programs by Karina Hunter Looking for something to do with the kids on weekends that won’t break the bank? There are many provincial parks in the Thunder Bay region, which offer free programs for children and families throughout the summer. [Read more]
Manitouwadge Museum held Hillbilly Day Saturday as a fundraiser for the ongoing additions and improvements to the museum. Residents of all ages came out, dressed in their best hillbilly gear for old time games such as hillbilly golf (ladder golf) and hillbilly horseshoes (washer toss), [Read more]
