Month: June 2015
Hundreds of people lined the drive at Miramichi Valley High School under a clear blue sky last night to catch a glimpse of the class of 2015 and their dates as they made their grand entrance to prom. The graduates arrived in everything from transports, sports cars and jeeps, to horses and a large party bus as…
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The ALS Walk was held on Saturday June 13th at French Fort Cove. Wendy Cook, Coordinator for the event since 2009, passed over the reins this year to Maggie Hawkes- Stothart. Maggie knows the importance of finding a cure. Her dad, John Hawkes recently passed way from ALS. The event provided a full afternoon with entertainment by Adam…
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Blackville High School students held their Hollywood themed prom last night, Saturday June 13th. The evening kicked off with the students meeting at St. Bridget’s Roman Catholic in Renous for photos then heading to the Blackville Community Park for more photos before forming their parade procession to the school. Students then roared into the prom in style and…
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Hundreds of people lined the driveway at James M Hill High School earlier this evening to watch the class of 2015 make their grand entrance into the school. The prom held Friday, June 12th had students arriving in boats, antique cars, and lines of limos, looking very stylish in their formal attire. Click to enlarge the images below,…
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the Miecon Ironmen were defeated 3-2 by the Fredericton Royals on Friday. The Ironmen only managed two hits, a double by Jimmy Russell and an RBI single by Robert Gallant. Nick Hardy had the other RBI for the Ironmen. Jamie Walls tossed a complete game only giving up one earned run in taking the loss. […]
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Students of North and South Esk Regional High School and their dates danced under a garden theme at their prom last night, Thursday June 11th. The class began lining up at the Boom Road Pentecostal Church before making their way to the school for their grand entrance in everything from a grand coach and golf…
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Tuesday, June 16th – Friday, June 19th, 2015 Did it feel like something was missing in the Miramichi Region last summer? We thought so too, but guess what? The Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival is back, and we have just the package for you to come spend the night here and enjoy all the festivities. One […]
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The Fredericton Royals used a 3 run first inning to defeat the Miecon Ironmen 6-1 on Thursday. Jeff McCarthy continued his hot hitting for the Ironmen with 2 singles while Kris Keating, with a double, and Nick Hardy had the only other Ironmen hits. Darren Hardy drove in the Ironmen run with a sac fly.. […]
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After a hectic month of chasing striped bass, the river is gradually beginning to move into its more traditional angling modes. There are a few bright salmon starting to come into the system and anglers are picking up some trout here and there. The gaspereaux fishermen are tending their nets. Local anglers are slowly beginning…
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On Wednesday June 10th United Churches of Canada celebrated their 90th Anniversary. To mark the occasion, congregations were invited to celebrate their presence in the community by ringing their church bells 90 times. The time set for the bell ringing was 10:30 am in all time zones. This time was chosen because the inaugural service celebrating the formation…
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Do you crave fresh vegetables but don’t have tools or space to make your own garden? The North Bartholomew Road Community Garden has space available in their nice, fertile, tilled garden, which is about one-quarter acre in size. Later this week, gardeners are planting potatoes, corn, onions, carrots, and beets and they believe there might…
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Every Friday from 10 am until 2 pm, the Newcastle Farmers Market offers something for everyone at the Lindon Recreation Centre, 487 King George Highway. This one-stop market has a long history of drawing a large crowd every week, especially those seeking plenty of speedy affordable options for their lunch break. From sausage on a bun to full hot and cold…
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Prize Package Includes: • Two bracelets to the iconic Miramichi Agricultural Exhibition Associationwhich allows you unlimited access to any of the rides. • Two passes to Escuminac Beach to enjoy some of the warmest waters north of Virginia (http://www.escuminacbeach.com). • Two Boat tours from Miramichi Boat Tours, where you get to learn about the captivating history of […]
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