Snowbank proposal in Sault Ste. Marie ends with couple engaged

Tery Carriere painted a marriage proposal on a snowbank outside a Petro‑Canada on Great Northern Road and Karl Wannamaker later proposed beside the same spot; the couple announced their engagement and have not set a wedding date.

Tery Carriere painted a written marriage proposal on a snowbank in front of the Petro‑Canada on Great Northern Road in Sault Ste. Marie. Village Media photographed the painted message the following day. Karl Wannamaker then took Carriere back to the same location and proposed to her in person. The couple announced their engagement on social media and have not picked a wedding date. Details: - The painted message included the words "Karl will you marry me?" and the name "Tery" with two hearts in purple and pink chalk spray paint, and was placed on Sunday night. - Village Media photographed the message on Monday before fresh snowfall covered it. - Wannamaker said he had planned to ask Carriere's father for permission and propose in Ottawa for Valentine’s Day, but Carriere's snowbank message changed those plans. - With the engagement ring in hand, Wannamaker proposed to Carriere on the sidewalk beside the same snowbank on Monday night. - The couple announced their engagement on social media and have not announced a wedding date. Summary: The painted snowbank message drew local attention and led to an in-person proposal and a public announcement of engagement. Undetermined at this time.