Month: February 2015

Free Skating Party at Blackville Outdoor Rink Tonight

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 13, 2015 /

The Blackville Recreation Council are hosting a free skating party tonight. Friday, February 13 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.  Everyone is welcome to attend for a great evening of family fun and skating!  Lots of prize giveaways donated by local businesses… gift cards, certificates and more! The weather looks favourable, so come on out for some […]

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MEMA Speaks Out on Nursing Home Issue

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 12, 2015 /

“It’s a shame, it’s an awful thing.” That’s what Rev. Willard Watling said when he reflected on the current conditions of the senior citizens who have taken residence at the Miramichi Regional Hospital. “We were there at Christmas time singing carols and many of the seniors were weeping … they were crying.” Watling feels there…

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MSA Board Receives Update on Proposed Energy East Pipeline

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 10, 2015 /
MSA

Senior Managers from TransCanada Energy East Pipeline outlined their company’s updated plans for the New Brunswick portion of the TransCanada East Pipeline to the Miramichi Salmon Association’s Board of Directors at their annual mid-winter meeting, held this past weekend in Burlington, Mass. In addition to summarizing TransCanada’s experience and best practices in pipeline construction and […]

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Miramichi Lumber Hope to Reopen July 2015

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 9, 2015 /
If successful the mill will be able to reopen in July 2015

On January 6, 2015 Miramichi Lumber experienced a serious setback from a fire that destroyed its electrical and optimization systems. The damage to the building and equipment was extensive from the fire and the water. “We expect to have the insurance process completed by the end of February and will then start the four to five month process of…

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Blackville Women’s Institute Hosting Heritage Day

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 9, 2015 /

On Thursday, February 12, the Blackville Women’s Institute will be hosting their annual Heritage Week celebrations. This event is open to the public and is free of charge. 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the adoption of both the Canadian and New Brunswick flags. To recognize this milestone, the theme for Heritage Week 2015 will […]

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Miramichi Snow Goers to host Poker Rally

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 4, 2015 /

The Miramichi Snow Goers will be hosting a Poker Rally on Saturday, February 7th. The Run begins at 9:00am at Hooked N’ Cooked Family Restaurant, 208 Main Street in Blackville. Poker Hands can be purchased at the following locations: HOOKED N’ COOKED, Blackville from 9am – 6pm B&L RESTAURANT, Doaktown from 11am – 2pm WARMING […]

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NBCC looking for Alumni Recognition Awards nominees

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 3, 2015 /

NBCC’s Alumni Association has announced that they are taking nominations for the first ever Alumni Recognition Awards. The awards are meant to recognize and celebrate success stories from the school’s alumni. NBCC has 75,000 alumni from six campuses across the province. To help recognize these graduates, the NBCC Alumni Association was founded in 2013 and…

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February Nutrition Events at Sobeys Douglastown

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 3, 2015 /

It is hard to believe that it is already time for February’s Nutrition Events. It is sure to be a busy month and Sobeys Registered Dietitian Kayla Hébert hopes to see you for in the Douglastown store for one of her nutrition classes. February is Heart Month and to provide information on having a healthy heart Kayla will be…

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Rotary Spring Festival to replace Pond Hockey

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 2, 2015 /

The Rotary Club of Newcastle have announced they will host a new Spring Festival the weekend of May 22-24, 2015. The weekend will involve a number of activities with lots of food, and will take place in the Newcastle downtown parking area in front of the library off Ledden Street. Some familiar names and faces will be…

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