Year: 2017
by Dr Scott D MacFarlane Well, the snow has started to cover the ground and any remnants of blooming flowers are now all but a memory. As the temperature plummets, bears go into hibernation and most birds fly south, but what do honey bees do during the cold winter months in New Brunswick? Contrary to…
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Northumberland Co-op is pleased to be able to bring the Backyard Chicken Girl, Caitlin Wilson, to the Miramichi. Come meet Caitlin on Tuesday March 28th in the basement of St. Mary’s Church, room 120, beginning at 6:30 pm. Learn about urban farming, how to have fresh eggs daily right in your own backyard!
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Big Brothers Big Sisters / Boys & Girls Club of Miramichi is pleased to offer a scholarship to recognize and reward a student in our community who has demonstrated a passion for volunteering, as well as maintaining a high level of academic achievement. One graduate, from each of the following schools: Blackville High School, James…
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The Rotary Club of Newcastle is accepting applications for the annual memorial scholarship. The scholarship, in the amount of $3500, is awarded annually and graduating students from Miramichi Valley High School, North and South Esk Regional High School and Carrefour Beausoleil are eligible to apply.
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The Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) 2017 is calling for Artist Submissions in their competition which offers $30,000 in Awards. SSNAP is pleased to launch its second biennial juried competition of Canadian 2D and 3D visual art, encouraging artists whose practice demonstrates originality, quality, integrity and creativity, resulting in work with a real visual…
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1st Humanity Fellowship will be meeting on Mondays from 8 to 9 pm at the Miramichi Folklore Park, 46 Memory Lane, in Renous. 1st Humanity Fellowship is a non-profit organization promoting personal development and a “Back Yard Economy” to live a joyous and happy life. If you are 18 or 80 you will benefit in some…
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As you get older, you may have dentures or dental implants. These dentures and implants need to be checked by your dentist. If you take medicine that makes your mouth dry, or makes your gums grow, you need to have a dentist take a close look.
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The 2017 Rotary RibFest, hosted by the Rotary Club of Newcastle, will take place the weekend of May 26- 28. Plans are underway and we look forward to the Ribbers, Human Foosball Tournament, Local Entertainment, Children and Family Activities, and new to RibFest this year, local vendors displaying their businesses and talents.
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The Miramichi Honda Tim Hortons Rivermen Major Midget hockey team is excited to be hosting the 2017 Atlantic Championships from March 30th to April 2nd at the Miramichi Civic Centre in Newcastle. The event will include 11 games featuring teams from all over Atlantic Canada. Tickets and passes are currently on sale at Newcastle Pizza Delight,…
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The provincial and federal governments will invest $94 million to build a new permanent bridge to replace Anderson Bridge in Miramichi. “Anderson Bridge is a crucial link for the people and businesses in the Miramichi region and northern New Brunswick,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Bill Fraser, who is also minister responsible for Northern and…
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Anglers will be able to apply until March 3rd to fish regular Crown reserve waters this summer. Draw results will be available March 27th.
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Treat yourself to a great supper without the fuss and bother of washing dishes, and celebrate Pancake Day! There are many organizations in the region hosting Pancake Suppers in the Mighty Miramichi Region today!
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Canada has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with an estimated 100,000 Canadians living with the disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults aged 15 to 40, younger children and older adults are also diagnosed with the disease. MS can occur at any age. Working as an MRI technologist, I often scan patients to rule out MS or to track the progression of the disease in known MS sufferers. To date, I have never encountered someone as crippled by MS as Jen Powley is.
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