Month: August 2017
Three members of the Miramichi N&J Bantam AAA Twins, along with the president of Miramichi Minor Baseball have captured silver medals at the Canadian National Bantam AAA (U15) Baseball Championships recently held in Summerside, PEI. Brayden Allain, Gehrig Hale, Logan Walsh, and David Hale (Asst. Coach) were all members of Team NB which earned the…
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MIRAMICHI – Water temperatures have improved this week, resulting in a few more fish being in the taking mode. However, we still have had no significant rain to improve the water levels. Having said that, I’m sure Houston would gladly share if they could. Our sympathies go out to them in this time of crisis.…
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The Prime Minister’s Office announced today that renowned Miramichi author, David Adams Richards has been appointed to the Senate. He will represent New Brunswick in the Red Chamber. “I am extremely — extremely — proud to have asked Mr. Richards to serve in the Senate of Canada. He is someone who is…
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The Miramichi Quilt Guild cordially invites you to attend the 2017 Quilt Show and Market to be held on Friday, September 29th from 10 am to 8 pm and on Saturday, September 30th from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $5 per person. The event will be held at the Exhibition Building, 24 Church Street in…
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The names of the 2017 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick were announced as part of the official New Brunswick Day celebrations in Edmundston.
Read MoreChatham Ironmen clinched the 2017 pennant last week with a 5-4 win over the Fredericton Royals at Ironmen Field.
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Waterford Green is the place to be on Saturday August 26th, 2017 as Miramichi yoga teachers come together to offer a full day of FREE yoga classes for the Second Annual YogaFest Miramichi. The day’s schedule is comprised of a variety of classes – starting with an energetic wake up vinyasa flow class, moving into…
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Please see the Coalition for Better Atlantic Salmon Management’s website below for updates MIRAMICHI – Generally, there are some fish in the system, both fresh and old. The night-time water temperatures are the saving grace for the fish as most rivers, particularly the tributaries, are extremely low. I won’t complain about the little rain we…
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July 2, 2017, marked the eightieth year of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance while flying over the Pacific Ocean. Ms Earhart was not alone; along with her was navigator Fred Noonan. I was eager to read Flightpaths (2017, Caitlin Press) a structured prose-with-poetry composition by Ms Greco subtitled The Lost Journals of Amelia Earhart.
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Metepenagiag Heritage Park Inc. (MHPI), in collaboration with Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation, is organizing a major Canada 150th anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 26, 2017, as part of the repatriation of artifacts to the community. Metepenagiag Heritage Park Inc. is working with the Province of New Brunswick’s Archaeological Services Branch to repatriate a large portion of…
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As our summer season once again draws to a close, Friends of Beaubears Island will be hosting our annual Tours All Day event, consisting of a full day of historical tours, every hour on the hour, on Saturday August 26th at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm for just $10.…
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The Marketing Committee of the 2017 Miramichi Festival of Tall Ships announces its sponsorship of an Amateur Photo Contest. Amateur photographers are encouraged to submit their Best Photos, which feature the ships, the pirates, people or activities/events which took place during the July 7 – 9, 2017 weekend. Only Amateur Photographers may submit entries. Members…
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