Year: 2017
The Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) encourages all New Brunswickers to submit their poems, stories or creative essays to its 2016-17 Writing Competition. The contest opened on December 9th, 2016. Deadline for entries is March 3, 2017. All submissions must be made electronically through the WFNB website.
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The Doaktown Community School Library at 430 Main Street has many fun filled activities for all ages planned to help kick off the new year. Busy Bee Quilters – January 19th 6 to 8 PM Regular meetings are the first and third Thursday of the month. During library hours quilters are invited to work on…
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There will be a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Eugene “Genie” and Theresa Sherrard this Sunday, January 15th, 2017 from 8 am to 12 noon at the Knights of Columbus in Newcastle, 345 Campbell Street. There will be a 50/50 Draw and Door Prizes. Help raise funds for travel and other expenses! We would like to invite you…
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ANNOUNCING : A Taste of Miramichi May 15th – June 11th, 2017 A Taste of Miramichi will happen this spring, as our local restaurants invite you to enjoy their version of “A Taste of Miramichi.” The Miramichi Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be partnered with the City of Miramichi, the Miramichi River Tourism Association and […]
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Each year, 25,000 Canadians hear the words, “you have dementia.” But dementia is more than just numbers. Friends, families and members of our communities all experience the personal and social impact of dementia. For our healthcare system and economy this means higher demand for services and soaring costs. It’s not just their disease. It’s ours…
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On Wednesday January 25th at 12 noon the Doaktown Legion will host its first Seniors Luncheon of the New Year, featuring baked ham, potato scallop, vegetables, rolls, and assorted desserts (plus local entertainment). Because of the increase in food prices, they will be implementing a $10 per person fee effective immediately. Take-out orders can be placed…
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The Annual White Gold Dinner and Concert is a kickoff to many of the events leading up to the 60th Annual Miramichi Folksong Festival this year! The White Gold Dinner and Concert will be held at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Blvd on Sunday February 12th. Returning for this annual event is special guest,…
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There will be a Free Class tonight, Thursday January 5th, at Ground Control Fitness, 55 Cunard Street, in Chatham starting at 6 pm. Cardio & Strength In Only 45 Minutes! Punching Bags! Punching bags are used in our Boot Camp workouts during High Intensity intervals! 20-30 seconds bursts mixed with short test times to get your…
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by Anthony McLean, Contributing Reporter In 1967, Canada celebrated its 100th Birthday. But also that year it marked the end of an era in the former Town of Newcastle with the closing of Saint Mary’s Convent/ High School after many years of educating young girls from the Miramichi Region and beyond. This year marks 50 years…
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The Baie Sainte Anne All You Can Eat Smelt Fry organised by the Baie Sainte Anne Fire Department will take place this Saturday January 7th, 2017, starting at 11 am and continuing until 5 pm. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 12. The meal includes one dessert and choice of coffee…
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The Rotary Club of Newcastle would like to congratulate Lyndsay Jay-Keating on being chosen as the recipient of the 2016 Rotary Club of Newcastle Scholarship. Lyndsay is currently studying pre-veterinary medicine at the University of Prince Edward Island and is a recent 2016 graduate from MVHS. The scholarship award criteria is modeled on the mission […]
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On Friday, December 23rd, 2016, Bonnie Miner lost everything in a house fire with no house insurance. Let’s come together as a community to help her on Sunday, January 22nd, 2017, from 2-8 pm at the Recreation Centre, 2 Young Lane, in Renous. There will be live music and open mic, 50/50 draws and a Chinese…
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Miramichi’s unofficial poet laureate Sandra Bunting, has just released her first collection of short stories entitled The Effect of Frost on Southern Vines (2016, Gaelog Press). Having lived abroad for many years, Ms Bunting returned to Miramichi in 2011. The stories that make up this volume are primarily set in Ireland, but some, such as the title story are set on … Read more…
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