Year: 2017

Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 3, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 3, 2017 /
David Bishop from Cascapedia Quebec with one of 3 salmon he hooked

COLD-WATER POOL CLOSURES: Hi, This message is to inform you that as of Thursday August 3, 26 additional cold water pools will be closed to fishing on the Miramichi River system. A variation order was just issued today to this effect, and a notice to anglers will be published tomorrow morning on the regional DFO…

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Tech Coaching for Seniors

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 2, 2017 /

DigiLearn will be conducting their next technology coaching workshop for seniors starting August 8th. Adults of all ages are welcome to bring their own devices as well as any questions they have about settings, updates and apps. Our workshop is taught at Shannex Parkland – 35 Patience Lane in Fredericton, NB. We offer Beginner Classes…

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An August Full of Fun!

By Discover Miramichi / August 1, 2017 /

Just because July is over doesn’t mean we are nearing the end of summer fun! There is still lots to do and see in Atlantic Canada’s Great Outdoors all throughout the month of August!

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So you say you’re ready to stain your deck?

By Northumberland Coop / July 28, 2017 /

If you’re looking out the window at a sad-looking deck that could use a little TLC, you’re not alone. Many homeowners dread the thought of restaining their deck because it seems like such a daunting task. At Northumberland Co-op, we are here to remind you that staining a deck isn’t actually that difficult or time-consuming.

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 27, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 27, 2017 /
From our archives: Submitted by Daniel Porter, Camp Moose Call

MIRAMICHI – With the cold-water pool closures now lifted, and very few anglers on the rivers, I will do a summary report this week. Fortunately, temperatures both during the day and night have been cooler. However, the rivers remain low, and we need a good day’s rain to really improve things. On the positive side,…

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Book Review: “Down Inside: Thirty Years in Canada’s Prison Service” by Robert Clark

By James M. Fisher / July 27, 2017 /

Down Inside is the memoir of Robert Clark whose entire working career was spent with the Canadian Correction Service (CSC). When he retired in 2009, he was serving as a deputy warden and a few years later sat down to write about his experiences in the hope of inciting change in the current system.

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Saving wild Atlantic Salmon – CAST Efforts are Making a Difference

By Miramichi Salmon Association / July 26, 2017 /

MSA President Mark Hambrook issued the following Press Release Monday July 24th, 2017. As we reach the mid-point of the 2017 adult wild Atlantic salmon returns to the Miramichi River, it is becoming apparent that not enough salmon are returning to meet critical spawning levels. Salmon stocks in New Brunswick are in crisis.

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Northumberland Co-op has New Delivery Truck

By Northumberland Coop / July 22, 2017 /

We are very excited to have in our fleet a new delivery truck with a mobile boom. This will help us serve our customers providing the ability to deliver to some difficult areas. Not to mention saving on the back injuries. Looking forward to serving you! The Co-op Team!

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New chair of the Premier’s Council on Disabilities

By rivervalley / July 21, 2017 /

Andrew Daley of Green Mountain has been appointed the new chair of the Premier’s Council on Disabilities. “The council makes an important contribution to improving the lives of persons with a disability and I am honoured to be appointed chair of the Premier’s Council on Disabilities,” said Daley.

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Canada’s Irish Festival on the Miramichi this Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 20, 2017 /

It’s Irish Festival weekend! Here’s the Schedule of Events: Thursday July 20th New Brunswick Senior Baseball League 7:30 p.m. Chatham Ironmen vs. Fredericton Canada’s Irish Festival and Miramichi Boat Tours present An Evening of Irish Music onboard the Max Aitken with Gerry Roberts 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Leaving from and returning to Rodd Miramichi). Limited seating! $20. […]

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 20, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 20, 2017 /
Ledges Head Guide Andrew Anthony with Guest Scott Boley nice hen

Cold water pools closures on the Miramichi As of Thursday, July 20, 26 cold water pools will be closed to fishing on the Miramichi River system. A variation order was just issued yesterday to this effect (download 2017 Salmon Pool closures pdf), and a notice to anglers was published on the regional DFO Internet at…

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Temporary closure of Salmon pools on the Miramichi River

By Miramichi Salmon Association / July 20, 2017 /

Fisheries and Oceans Canada wishes to inform the public that the following 26 salmon fishing pools will be closed to angling for all species of fish, for cause of high water temperature and low water levels, starting Thursday July 20th, 2017.

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Remembering Fallen Peacekeepers

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 19, 2017 /

On Wednesday the 9th of August members of the Canadian Peacekeepers Veterans Association will be holding a parade to commemorate their fallen comrades. The parade will begin at 11 am in front of the cenotaph located in Queen Elizabeth Park, in front of City Hall. Any veterans from the Military, RCMP or Police Officers retired […]

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