Year: 2014
Acclaimed as one of the finest theatrical productions on the River, the Friends of Beaubears Island will stage the one-act play, What’s to Come?, live on Beaubears Island July 26 at 2 pm. Tickets are available for purchase at the Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre in Bicentennial Park, Nelson. Beaubears Island Executive Director, Wendy Comeau insisted…
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by Shawn McCarthy In last week’s Miramichi Men’s Fastpitch League play, Bass River rolled into town for their customary Tuesday night double-header. After clipping the wings of the Eel Ground Eagles by a narrow 8-7 score in the first game, they set up to take on the Miramichi ‘Jungle Jim’ Brewers in the second game…
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Today, July 19th, Parks Canada honours their National Parks and Historic Sites across the country and Beaubears Island plans to spread the cheer all around Miramichi River as they celebrate by reviving the Island’s storied past with “A Day in the Times of Beaubears Island”. Between 10 am and 4 pm the Interpretive Centre will be…
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As the high water from “Arthur:” settled, there was a definite improvement in numbers of fish coming into the system. However, there has not yet been the usual “big run” of fish we normally expect. So, the overall picture is positive, hedging hope for more to come. Water conditions are generally good. Check the MSA…
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July is a busy month for Hospice Miramichi. Community minded businesses and individuals alike are organizing fundraising activities on behalf of the charitable non-profit organization. For more information call 773-7607. Hospice Miramichi Inc., a charitable non-profit volunteer organization, was established in March 2011. The focus of hospice care is on comfort, not cure, and on…
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Stray and free-roaming cats are living quiet, desperate lives all around us. Dedicated volunteers with Trap-Neuter-Return programs (TNR) are drastically reducing cat overpopulation and improving the well being of cats already born. To bring awareness to this program, there will be a Public Information Meeting at the Blackville Community Centre, 12 South Bartholomew Road, on […]
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On Saturday, July 19 there will be a fundraising benefit for Camm Underhill who lost everything in a house fire on May 26. The benefit will be held at the United Church Centre, 143 Main Street in Blackville from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Performances by local talent Craig and Lori Ann Curtis, Natalie Coughlan, Nancy Sturgeon, […]
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The Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick is proud to present the 19th annual Coffee Break fundraising campaign during the month of September! ‘Coffee Breaks’ are easy, enjoyable, practical and help us to continue to support those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. We supply all the materials and the funds you raise stay in your own community.…
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Hi All Well Tropical Storm Arthur hit Miramichi much harder than predicted and not only damaged homes and infrastructure but also caused havoc on the rivers. Water levels rose above spring high levels interrupting many fishing trips and destroying some important science equipment. The Sunday after the storm was the changeover day for the Crown […]
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On Tuesday, July 8, Jerry Stafford along with volunteers from local communities, hosted a free-for-all roast beef supper for residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur. An estimated five-hundred people attended the meal that was held at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Stafford, from Main Street Valu Foods, also donated all […]
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We have all heard the phrase “Come Hell or high water”, well that about sums it up for this week. Last week it was hot as Hell, and this week we have the high water. But fortunately the water temperature has cooled from last week, and the water should be a good height for weekend…
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The DowntownS Miramichi Newcastle Business District would like to inform the public that Celebrate Canada 2014 Car Show and Shine event scheduled in Queen Elizabeth Park on Saturday July 5th is postponed due the inclement weather being forecasted as part of Hurricane Arthur. Mavis Williamson, General Manager for the DowntownS Miramichi, stated the board of […]
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The news is quite mixed again this week. There was a very slight increase in fish numbers, but nothing even close to a run yet. Then the temperatures began to rise, warming the water and basically putting an end to fishing. The water became so warm the warm-water protocols were very close to coming into…
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