Year: 2015
Two and a half centuries ago, William Davidson was granted 100 000 acres on the Miramichi River. Through many trials and with much ingenuity, Davidson succeeded in establishing the first English-speaking settlement in the region and is remembered fondly to this day as among our founding fathers. This year, the Miramichi Highland Society, and the…
Read MoreThe Miramichi Folklore Park recently presented the Ladies Of The River, so … just to keep things fair, they’re now going to present the Men Of The Woods! This event happens on Sunday, April 12th at the Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous from 2 to 5 pm. There will be lots of singers and musicians present and there […]
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Calling all photographers and writers who love the Miramichi region! The deadline is rapidly approaching for submissions to Mighty Miramichi’s annual Miramichi River Guide to be distributed throughout the greater Miramichi region for tourists and locals to enjoy. If you have some fabulous photos of the area; knowledge of local history or genealogy; a favourite place…
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Driving Waters – A Tale Of the Great Miramichi Flood of 1970, will be brought to life this April at a Spring Dinner Theatre in Blackville. Written and directed by Phyllis Drier, the comedy centers around the flood of 1970, and how it is encountered by two young ladies on a road trip. Drier, who…
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Amy Vickers has suffered from cystic fibrosis since birth and has undergone two lung transplants. The Barnettville woman is currently waiting for a call to go back to Toronto for more testing to see if she is healthy enough for another. If doctors deem her healthy enough for another transplant, she will move to Toronto…
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A new concert promoter is bringing in some fantastic talent to the Miramichi region. PEI’s Indie Rock Band, Paper Lions are performing this weekend at a local bar. And Eastern Canada’s premier rock band, Joel Plaskett Emergency, with special guest Mo Kenney are performing in April at a school theatre. Octopus House is a concert promotion […]
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On January 6, 2015 Miramichi Lumber experienced a serious setback from a fire that destroyed its electrical and optimization systems. The damage to the saw mill building and equipment was extensive. The insurance process will be completed in next few weeks and then the Company plans to commence the 4 month process of rebuilding. ”…
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Harkins Middle School (HMS) will be holding their 2015 Heritage Fair on Wednesday, April 22nd. This event provides a cross curricular opportunity for the entire school to learn more about our local, provincial and national communities. As many as 26 student projects will be on display for viewing by judges, school staff, students, and participants’ families.…
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David Wilson MSA Chairman’s Opening Statement to the Ministerial Advisory Committee for Atlantic Salmon My name is David Wilson and I’m the volunteer Chairman of the Miramichi Salmon Association. Our organization has been in existence for over 60 years and its mission is to preserve the Atlantic salmon on the Miramichi River in perpetuity. We […]
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We’re looking for your old photos! Do you have any photos or newspaper clippings from Blackville’s past? Send them along and we’ll post them on Memories of Blackville! Family photos, village scenes, buildings, you name it… we want it! Submissions can be sent to . The great photo above was sent to us by David…
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The Miramichi River Tourism Association Annual General Meeting will take place on April 11th at Carrefour Beausoleil. There will be a Meet & Greet at 5:00pm as well as a screening of some of the new promotional videos produced by the MRTA. Dinner will be at 6:00pm followed by a short meeting. – HON. BILL […]
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On Saturday, April 15, the Miramichi Valley High School Fly Fishing Club is hosting the 2015 Miramichi Fly Fishing & Sportsman Show from 10am to 5pm at the MVHS Cafeteria, Gymnasium and Mezzanine. Be sure to stop by and check out all of the exhibits featuring fly tiers, tackle shops, outfitters, guides, vendors, conservation, youth…
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The Rotary Club of Newcastle announced yesterday they have completed their website preparations to allow online registrations for the “Rotary Atlantic Washer Toss Championship”. This activity will be one event at the Rotary Spring Festival in Miramichi the weekend of May 22-24, 2015. Other activities, along with lots of food and music, will take place in the downtown parking…
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