Year: 2014
The Miramichi Timberwolves downed Pictou County 2-0 Saturday, October 4th at the Civic Centre in front of 823 fans and remain perfect (3-0) at home. Riley Scott and Neil Aird, both with their first of the season, scored for the Timberwolves. The next home game happens Saturday October 11th at the Miramichi Civic Centre when…
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The Rotary Club of Newcastle is having a fundraiser to raise money for various Rotary projects. The deadline to enter the Scott Knowles Memorial Hockey Pool is October 19, 2014 at 12 am. Entries are $20 for one, $50 for three, and $100 for seven entries. Prizes are 1st $1000, 2nd $500, 3rd $300, 4th…
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The Greater Miramichi Regional Service Commission – Solid Waste Services advises there will be a Household Hazardous Waste and E-waste Collection on Saturday October 4th, 2014 from 8 am until 12 noon at 320 Newcastle Blvd., in the Saint Mary’s Catholic Church parking lot. Examples of accepted Household Hazardous Waste (HHW): Adhesives, Aerosol Cans, Antifreeze Coolant, Automotive Fluid, Batteries…
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is hosting a volunteer event Saturday, October 18th from 10 am – 4 pm at the Tabusintac Community Centre. Join us in a bird ID workshop to learn how to identify different species of ducks, geese, terns, birds of prey, and more with our expert birders. Then, help…
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A bit of a positive report this week. There are still fresh fish coming into the system each day, although numbers have dropped back again. There is an average of combined salmon and grilse of about 10 a day at Millerton and less at Cassilis. These combined with the dark fish that have been here…
Read MoreFinally back and on a new improved web page. You will also be able to use twitter from the page and you can access the Miecon Ironmen Facebook page. Ironmen stats have been updated to include he 2014 season. We will be hosting the 2015 National Championships at Ironmen Field and will be placing information […]
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Submitted by Denver Matchett Brudenell, PEI’s Jonathon Hicken was the class of the field Saturday night as he started on the pole and dominated the ‘Chi City Showdown Pro Stock 125, leading every lap en route to winning the first Pro Stock race in over 15 years at the track known now as Speedway Miramichi. The…
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Elections New Brunswick’s 49 returning officers released the final results on Friday from the Sept. 22 general election and issued declarations regarding candidates having received the greatest number of votes to be elected. The final results confirm the candidates named as the winners on election night. “The declarations released today uphold and validate the outcome of…
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Premier-designate Brian Gallant, along with MLAs recommended for appointment to the executive council, will be officially sworn-in during a ceremony on October 7th. Gallant, who will become the 33rd Premier of New Brunswick, was formally invited to form government during a meeting with Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas. “This will be an exciting moment for our team,”…
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The Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum hosted their annual Professional Lumberjack Competition on August 16th. The event features Jack & Jill Sawing, Axe Throwing, and a variety of sawing, chopping and splitting competitions as well as the Kettle Boil, activities for kids, a BBQ and dinner. NEXT YEAR! Join us on AUGUST 15, 2015 for…
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When Ralph McCray retired from serving his country for over 20 years as an Aircraft Technician he moved home to the Miramichi to slow down and enjoy life. In 1999, instead of slowing down, he and his wife Lucy purchased Dunnett’s Scrap Metal and started Miramichi City Scrap Metal. A few years later he changed…
Read MoreA perfect night for the races Admission General: $15. Youth 9-17yrs: $10. Children 8yrs and under: FREE Pit Admission General / Competitor: $25. Special Attractions: Prostock Returns to Miramichi!! Meet the stars of the asphalt ovals and get their autograph! NB Big Dawg Challenge Points Finale Pack-Em-In Prostock 125 For more information visit: http://speedwaymiramichi.ca/events/ Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er…
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Good things happening around the Mighty Miramichi! If you have a little bit of good news to share, email us at , mention Good Vibrations in the subject line. Nan Creaghan of Burnt Church recently published her first book, Sailing Uncharted Waters. It is a fictional allegory on the life of a young girl growing up…
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