Month: May 2014
The city will be officially opening its new French Fort Cove board walk on Sunday June 1st, which is also In Motion Parks and Trails Day (http://hepac.ca/trailsday/). The ribbon cutting will occur at 1pm and there will be activities all afternoon. Everyone is welcome. The new aluminium boardwalk replaces the old wood boardwalk, which had fallen into…
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Today Downtowns Miramichi launched a new website, www.CanadaDays.com, with all the information about the Celebrate Canada events schedule for 2014. “A fireworks display as part of our Celebration of Canada is essential,” says Mavis Williamson, General Manager of Downtowns Miramichi. “Fireworks are one of the awesome moments in any Canada Day celebrations. They attract all…
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Joan Kennedy will perform live on stage at Nine Pine on Sunday, June 8 starting at 7pm. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Nine Pine, 59 Main Street in Blackville. Encompassing a career which has spanned more than 3 decades, Canadian born and raised singer/songwriter Joan Kennedy has accumulated more accolades and awards […]
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It is the “in-between” season now. Spring salmon are pretty well gone, There are only scattered reports of bright trout, although the time of year is right on a normal year, and bright salmon should be imminent. Striped Bass retention is over until August, but anglers are still able to fish for them with a…
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We love the deer photos below that were submitted by Genna Gouchie for the May 2014 issue of Giv’er Miramichi! If you’ve seen the magazine you can’t miss that great close up in its pages! But we didn’t have space to include the other group shot, so we’re posting it here. Thanks Genna! Great photos!…
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During June 2-6, 2014, Miramichi will roll out its Biggest Quitter Challenge. The aim of the challenge is to help individuals stop smoking one week at a time. It involves a commitment to: Quit smoking, Reduce tobacco use, Continue to live smoke free, Maintain a smoke free home, garage and environment, Make your surroundings safer…
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For anyone planning a canoe trip on the Southwest this season MSA Director Greg Sprague has provided us with a mileage chart – to download the chart click Main SW Mileage by Canoe Thanks Greg!
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We’re finding valued local employees who really GIV’ER and contribute to the community. Introducing Kenneth Blacquier: Education: Graduate of James M Hill (1989); NBCC Carpentry Program (1990); Multimedia Arts Program (1992); Patient Care, Academy of Learning (2008) First Job: Carpenter’s Helper at 14 years old Current Job: Patient Care Attendant (Region 7 Hospital) Other Jobs…
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Four members from the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 10 are off to the 2014 Dominion 8-Ball Tournament today in North Bay, Ontario, May 23-May 26. Ricky Harris, Dan Carroll, Jerry Carroll and Rocky Blackmore representing Branch 10 won the NB Command 8-Ball championship back in November 2013 paving the way for them to represent NB…
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Eight teams, upwards of 100 players, participated in the Third Annual Ed Sheasgreen Memorial Hockey Tournament (Fast Eddie Cup) at the Sunny Corner Arena on the weekend of April 4 – 5, 2014. The annual tournament honours Ed and his many years of playing hockey around the Miramichi. All proceeds go towards a scholarship in…
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Full-moon tides, a lot of rain and snow-melt have made the rivers high and dirty, making fishing rough for most anglers. Sunday was probably the best day for Striped Bass with catches much harder the rest of the week. Hopefully water levels drop and warmer temperatures make it more desirable to be on the rivers.…
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By Dave Bucklow The Masons of the Miramichi recently completed a Bowlathon fundraiser in support of Camp Goodtime. Camp Goodtime is a great camping experience provided to New Brunswick Children suffering from Cancer, located on Grand Lake, and suitable for children between the ages of 7 and 12. Since 1998 the Masons of New Brunswick…
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Several players from the MHL have already confirmed their attendance at a number of post-secondary institutions in both Canada and the United States. Last year, a record 34 graduating players made their way to various CIS and NCAA institutions thanks in part to the assistance and support of their respective MHL clubs, up from 30…
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