Year: 2015
The big news this week is the weather with the early part of this week being a scorcher. As a result, fishing slowed almost to a stop as the water warmed and dropped to low levels. A bit of rain Wednesday was welcome, but it was only a drop when buckets are needed. [wp_bannerize group=”doug1″]…
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It’s looking like Mother Nature is set to smile upon the Mighty Miramichi again this weekend, bringing lots of sunshine and warm temperatures! And thank goodness because there is so much happening, we don’t even know where to begin! If ever there was a weekend when you need to clone yourself, this is the one! It all…
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Sand dunes, nature trails, beaches, bird watching – just a few of the many things to discover in Tabusintac. The Tabusintac Estuary is a spectacular natural landscape of wild and pristine beauty. Sheltered from the Gulf of St. Lawrence by 15 kilometres of sandy barrier beach, the estuary is home to some of northeast New…
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There are a couple of weeks left to the summer reading club at the Chatham Library where they’re exploring everything with fur, feathers and scales through games, crafts and books! It’s turning out to be a wild summer! Registration is ongoing so you can register at anytime by visiting the Chatham Public Library or online.…
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The 92nd Annual Miramichi Exhibition starts today in Chatham with old favourites and new attractions that promise something for everyone in the whole family. Admission is free! The Maritime Midway gets going this afternoon starting at 4 pm and will be open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 noon to 11:30 pm. Every day is Bracelet…
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Two hundred fifty years ago, William Davidson was granted 100 000 acres on the Miramichi River, and would succeed in establishing the first English-speaking settlement in the region. Today he is remembered fondly as among our founding citizens. On July 18, as part of the national celebration of Canada’s Parks Day, the Friends of Beaubears…
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Sunny Corner Days happened over the weekend from July 10th to 12th bringing the small community together for a Co-ed Softball tournament, breakfast, kids fair and a dance at the Arena featuring Short Sweet Ride. Click to enlarge any of the images below and visit the Mighty Miramichi photo gallery to view even more pictures. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er…
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Blackville School has received a $6,000 donation from Ford Canada’s Drive 4Ur School program. Hal Somers’ Towne Ford Sales & Service partnered up with BHS student council to host the test-drive fundraising event on Saturday, May 16. For every valid test-drive completed, Ford Motor Company of Canada donated $20 to the school. Blackville received the […]
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The annual Festival des Fruits de Mer in Baie-Ste-Anne wrapped up yesterday, Sunday July 12th after a week of great community support and participation in events. Activities included a good old fashioned movie matinee, softball tournament, community mass, family picnic, infant pageant, Fishermen’s Ball and much more. Part of the event honours the Fisherman of the Year through the passing of…
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Seventy years. Yes, it has been 70 years – practically an entire generation – since the end of WWII and, as well, the end of the Battle of the Atlantic. A battle that started just … Read more…
Read MoreThe Miecon Ironmen at Moncton game originally scheduled for July 5 is now scheduled for July 27 in Moncton at 7:30 The Miecon Ironmen at Moncton game originally scheduled for June 28 is now August 4 in Moncton at 7:30
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Looks like another fantastic weather weekend for the Mighty Miramichi and there’s lots happening around the River! Canadian Country sensation Whitney Rose is in town tonight fresh from the pages of Rolling Stone magazine. She’s performing with special guests Mel & Tina of Moncton at The Vogue Theatre in Chatham. Doors open at 6:30 and the…
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The Moncton Fishercats defeated the Miecon Ironmen 7-0 in a game played Thursday. The Ironmen only managed two hits, a double by Ryan Barry and a single by Robert Gallant.
The Ironmen will try to reverse their fortune with a game in Fredericton tonight…