Year: 2015

4th Annual Jake Stewart Classic Golf Tournament

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 11, 2015 /

The 4th Annual Jake Stewart Classic Golf Tournament takes place this Sunday, August 16 at the Old Mill Pond Golf and Country Club at 6 Central Street in Doaktown. The registration fee is $50 per person, with cart included. 18 holes, 2 person scramble and 44 player limit.

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24th Annual Napan Agricultural Fair: Aug 13-16

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 10, 2015 /

24th Annual Napan Agricultural Fair:  Aug 13-16 Join us at the Napan Agricultural Show for our 24th year of promoting agriculture and community living to the Miramichi area. The show grounds are 3 kms east off of Highway 11 on the South Napan Road. Daily Admission: Adults $6, Children $2. Four Day Pass: Adults $12,…

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Discover Your Own Backyard

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 10, 2015 /

Submitted by Michael Quann, Marketing Assistant Miramichi River Tourism Association Discover Miramichi has come up with a few different activities for you and your entourage to partake in while the sun is high in the sky. From the beautiful beaches and incredible history in the east, to the scenic banks lining the transparent rivers in the…

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Woodmen’s Museum Professional Lumberjack Competition

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 10, 2015 /

The Woodmen’s Museum Professional Lumberjack Competition is fast approaching. On August 15, 2015 come out and support the competitors as they battle it out to become the new champs. 9-11 am Final Registration, Wood Draw & Preliminary Axe Throw. 11:45 am to 12 Noon. Welcome & Opening Admission $5.00 each – $15.00 family.  See poster for…

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National Peacekeepers Day in Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 10, 2015 /

In celebration of National Peacekeepers Day, the Miramichi Chapter of Peacekeepers and special guests honoured fallen comrades with a parade and flag raising in the Queen Elizabeth Park, Newcastle, yesterday, Sunday August 9th. Reviewing Officer for the event was Lieutenant General Louis Cuppens, CMM, CD (Retired) Former Deputy Commander-in-Chief of NORAD, who received a painting from…

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Book Review: Driftwood by Valerie Sherrard

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 10, 2015 /

I came across Valerie Sherrard’s name when I performed an Internet search for “Miramichi Authors”. Here, right in Miramichi was a well-published, short-listed author that had somehow flown under my radar. Perhaps this is due … Read more…

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Ritchie Wharf Outdoor Concert Schedule

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 9, 2015 /

Ritchie Wharf Entertainment Schedule  Aug. 9: 2-4 pm Gospel Singers 6:30-8:30 pm Don Arseneau Aug. 10: 7-9 pm Charles Hachey Aug. 11: 7-9 pm Zach’s Band Aug. 12: 7-9 pm Wild Country Aug. 13: 7-9 pm Miramichi Entertainers Aug. 14: 7-9 pm Pauline Pitre Aug. 15: 7-9 pm Last Call Aug. 16: 2-4 pm Erik…

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Sweep On Island: Tied For First

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 8, 2015 /

The Miecon Ironmen won both games on the Island today and improved to 19-11 which ties them for first with Fredericton. Jamie Walls in game one and Emerson Savage in game two both tossed complete game victories with the score being 3-1 in both games. Kris Keating homered in game one  and Ryan Lukach had […]

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Ironmen Regain Second Beat Fisher Cats 4-3

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 7, 2015 /

The Miecon Ironmen took over sole possession of second place with a 4-3  win over Moncton in a well played game at Ironmen Field. JF Neveu won his 6th game of the year tossing 6 innings. Ryan Lukach finished the game by striking out 3  in the bottom of the 7th to get the save. […]

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Around the River this Weekend August 6th – 9th

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 6, 2015 /

Take advantage of the cooler temperatures this weekend and get out and enjoy some of the great activities happening around the Mighty Miramichi region! Whalen’s Barn on the Old King George Hwy in Newcastle has a real treat tonight, Thursday August 6th, with Fredericton based and nationally touring blues man, Keith Hallett coming to town! The…

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Campfire Stories at Bicentennial Park Sunday

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 6, 2015 /

Old Man Matheson, Old Man McCarthy, and Rusty Pete welcome you to lovely Bicentennial Park in Nelson Miramichi this Sunday at 7 pm to partake in some music, tall tales, and bologna over a fire. Miramichi’s long and illustrious heritage has been celebrated in song and story for generations and the folk tales and lyrical…

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58th Annual Miramichi Folksong Festival on Now

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 6, 2015 /

In celebrating the 58th Annual Miramichi Folksong Festival the Children’s Show was held yesterday, Wednesday August 5th. The Beaverbrook Kin Centre in the Newcastle Downtown was packed with people there to enjoy some great talent from the younger generation, aged 5 to 12 years old. The annual event was once again hosted by Melanie Ross Breen with special guest…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 6, 2015

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 6, 2015 /
Thom Richardson with one of many fish he hooked and landed at Mountain Channel last week. They been having a record breaking year at the Channel.

Angling was a bit slower this past week due to warm temperatures.  However, there are good numbers of fish around, but just not taking well.  Every day there are more fresh fish entering the system giving us so far quite a good year.  If we get Fall runs that follow this trend, we could have…

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