Year: 2016
The Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association, Miramichi Chapter will be holding a flag raising ceremony in Queen Elizabeth Park on August 9th, 2016. The parade/ ceremony will begin at 11 am. On this day we remember why the peace and freedom we enjoy in this country is so precious—why we must never forget the debt we […]
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by Lauren Walls One of today’s top trends in Home Decor is the use of natural fibres in just about any space. For example, an all-white look can be be warmed up considerably by adding woven wood shades to the windows. Bold paint and furniture colours can be grounded with a natural jute rug. A…
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There will be an online auction with the funds going to help the Miramichi SPCA. The auction will start at 8am Monday August 1st and will end Sunday August 7th at 6pm. To participate in the auction, go to the Facebook event page for Online Auction for Miramichi SPCA (https://goo.gl/WzMcoV). Bids must be made during…
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The City of Miramichi and the Miramichi Evangelical Ministerial Association (MEMA) will host their second annual “A Day in the Park” event at the Queen Elizabeth Park in the Newcastle Downtown (Town Square) on Saturday August 6th between 4 and 6:30 pm. Members of the community are invited to come enjoy live entertainment and food available FREE of…
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Angling had been decent to quite good last weekend before the heat brought fishing to a crawl, and the implementation of the closure of identified cold water pools. Notice to Recreational Anglers Fisheries and Oceans Canada Gulf Region: Salmon angling on the Miramichi River Moncton – July 25, 2016 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada wishes…
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Dream Cottage keys will be handed to a Winner this Friday, July 29th. You could be the winner when you get tickets in the Draw for this year’s Dream Cottage. The two bedroom Dream Cottage is built to new home standards, ready to live in year round. Big Brothers Big Sisters/ Boys & Girls Club…
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by Susan Butler Tickets sales are brisk for the Miramichi Folksong Festival, with the closing Country Tribute Dinner/ Concert having completely sold out! Never in my 34 years as director of this festival have we sold out this far in advance. Set for Sunday July 31st to Friday August 5th, the 59th annual festival will…
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A Benefit Concert for Gerard Comeau will be held on Sunday August 7th, 2016 in the Nelson Community Hall at 102 Islandview Drive, Miramichi. Performances will start at 1 pm and there will be plenty of musical entertainment. There will also be a BBQ, Chowder, Chili, and canteen available as well as various draws. All…
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Join the Schizophrenia Society of NB – Miramichi (SSNB) and MacDonald Farm for a family day filled with fun! On August 7th we are hosting our 21st annual Cow Patty Bingo! You may ask what is a Cow Patty Bingo? It is very much like it sounds, there will be a field marked in squares and a…
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by Bruce Biegler, DragRaceCanada.com Far Eastern Canada’s Miramichi Dragway will host its biggest and most prestigious drag racing event ever this coming summer. The facility has landed a NHRA Northeast Division National Open race July 29-31st. That race will in fact be one of five different NHRA National Open events in Canada this season within…
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Chuck Bowie is the New Brunswick author of three novels, all in the “Sean Donovan: Thief for Hire” series. He recently released Book Three: “Steal it All“. Chuck took a few moments to answer my questions about his influences, where and when his Sean Donovan character was born, and how Book Four is coming along.
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Photos & Story by Anthony McLean, Contributing Reporter The Middle Island Historical Park is just minutes away from Downtown Chatham/ Miramichi East at 2345 Water Street. It has had great significance to Miramichier’s for nearly 170 years. When you pay a visit to the island, there is much to see and do. Follow the gravel…
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Burnt Church is a small community located on Miramichi Bay. It is separate from the native community Esgenoôpetitj but good relations prevail. The Burnt Church/ New Jersey community is made up of mainly Scottish settlers. The area has a rich heritage of shipbuilding, canning and other industries besides a strong fishing tradition and tourism in…
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