Year: 2012
In addition to earlier closure of specific pools (which are still in effect), DFO has also placed conservation restrictions on angling in the open areas of the system as follows: SALMON FISHERY ON THE MIRAMICHI Moncton – August 3, 2012 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) today announces that angling for all species on the […]
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For plenty of great live entertainment and delicious food come to Blackville, NB this weekend! The 4th Annual Blackville Bluegrass Festival kicks off this Friday, August 10th at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge and runs through Sunday, August 12th. This year’s featured entertainers are: Bluegrass Tradition and the Mark Boutilier Band from Nova Scotia; Prince Edward Island’s Janet McGarry [Read More…]
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The Greater Miramichi Parkinson support group is collecting “Pennies for Parkinson’s”, these pennies (and spare change) will go toward the 5th annual Parkinson Walk that will be held here in Miramichi on September 9th. The Bank of Montreal, Water St. branch will match up to $500 of all donations left at their bank. The penny…
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By Kellie Underhill I wish I had money! A few weeks ago when I first met Stephen McKinnon, president and founder of Canada (East) Films in Miramichi, this thought crossed my mind at least a dozen times during the hour we spoke. When I met him again last week, within the first five minutes I [Read More…]
Read MoreDFO has issued a variation order closing rivers to angling with artificial fly daily beginning at 10:00 hrs each day until 05:00 hrs the following day. Thus, anglers are allowed morning fishing only, from 5:00 am until 10:00 am. This Order shall come i…
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The Great One, Wayne Gretzky will be the star of an event in the hub city this September. Enterprise Greater Moncton is partnering with TD Canada Trust to give Gretzky fans an up close and personal opportunity with the hockey legend. The special luncheon, being held at Casino New Brunswick on September 11 at noon, [Read More…]
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A new event at the 21st Annual Napan Agricultural Show will feature the “MYPIE vs MOLD Lawn Tractor Challenge”, happening Thursday August 9th at 7PM. This event will match the lawn tractor driving skills of the Miramichi Young Professionals and Involved Entrepreneurs with the skills of the “Not so Young” business professionals of the Miramichi Old Lads Department.
MYPIE Team Members include:
- Jason McCarthy – MYPIE Entrepreneur of the Year
- Adam Hambrook – MYPIE Professional of the Year
- Clarissa Harris-LeBreton – MYPIE Community Champion of the Year
- Pat King – MYPIE People’s Choice Winner for volunteerism
- Shawn Cripps – MYPIE Treasurer
- April Dickson – MYPIE Member and Napan Agricultural Show Director
MOLD Team Members include:
- Paul Bowes – North Shore Sports
- Paddy Quinn – 99.3 The River
- Chopper Robinson – Miramichi Online
- Darryl McKinnon – West Side Fitness
- Bob MacCullum – Popular Miramichi Entertainer
- Wade Hallihan – GM- DowntownS Miramichi/Founder of MOLD
Very warm weather and low and warm water conditions continue to plague angling on the Miramichi River system. Wednesday’s rain was no more than a sprinkle at best, so we are still in the “hoping” mode. Pool closures (see below) continue to be in effect while we all wait for a good day’s rain to […]
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This year on August 5, the village of Blackville will be hosting the first annual Blackville Days celebrations. The ingoing municipal council, as well as the newly formed Blackville Days committee feels it is necessary to celebrate our humble community…
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UPDATE August 13th: The tall ship Peacemaker has extended its stay until Monday August 20th 2012. Tours will be Tuesday, August 14 – Friday, August 17 from 1 to 6 pm. Saturday, August 18 (Dragon Boat Festival) and Sunday, August 19 from 10 am to 6 pm. Tentative leaving port on Monday Aug 20th, weather permitting. The tall ship [Read More…]
Read MoreDFO has issued another variation order that includes a correction and a clarification to the previous closures. The initial variation order included: Waters of the Southwest Miramichi River surrounding the pump house locate…
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Here is the schedule of nutrition events happening at Sobeys Douglastown this August. The Healthy Cooking menu this month is: Roasted Tomato Gazpacho Summer Nicoise Salad with French Vinaigrette Balsamic Glazed Strawberries To register, visit our courtesy desk or call Dietitian Margaret Young at 1-866-546-9239 (voice mail) or (506)778-2404 (store). Controlling Cholesterol (Free) Discover which foods…
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Unfortunately, most of the news this week is not the kind anglers like to hear. Low water, warm water and closures are the main topics. Due to lack of rain and warm water temperatures, DFO has had to close a number of cold-water pools to help protect the salmon and grilse. A list of closures […]
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