Year: 2017

FALL HARVEST APEGNB PUMPKIN FLINGING CONTEST – SEPT 30, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 25, 2017 /

FALL HARVEST APEGNB PUMPKIN FLINGING CONTEST When: Saturday September 30, 2017. 12pm to 3:30pm Where: Downtown Chatham, Waterford Green, Miramichi NB The Annual Fall Harvest will feature the APEGNB Pumpkin Flng, hosted by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick in partnership with Sunny Corner Enterprises and NBCC Miramichi. This event allows…

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Which front door is right for your home?

By Northumberland Coop / September 25, 2017 /

Your front door is the first thing people touch when they come into your home, and it sets the stage for what’s inside. But it’s more than a welcoming portal – it’s also a potential source of heat loss that needs to be managed and a permanent piece of your home that you don’t want […]

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SYKES Miramichi Joins Global Celebration for 40th Anniversary

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 23, 2017 /

MIRAMICHI– Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated, a global business process outsourcing (BPO) leader in providing comprehensive inbound customer engagement services to Global 2000 companies, celebrates its 40th anniversary this week, as the global company marks the anniversary of its founding on September 22, 1977.  Employees in Miramichi will celebrate with special events, including costume days and throw-back…

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Multicultural Wellness Day

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 22, 2017 /

Wellness week is celebrated from October 1st to October 7th, 2017. Be Alive Wellness and its partners are hosting a Multicultural Wellness Day to kick off Wellness Week. The Multicultural Wellness Day is a FREE event that will take place at the Carrefour Beausoleil Community Centre on October 1st from 11 am to 4 pm.…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 21, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 21, 2017 /
Ledges Guest Richard Campbell with grilse caught by his lovely wife Jancinta

MIRAMICHI – Anglers should be aware that starting Tuesday, September 26 the annual NB Moose Hunt begins and lasts until Saturday September 30. This means anglers must be careful while out and about along the rivers, and would be wise to wear some hunter orange so as to not be mistaken for a “Swamp Donkey”.…

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Rides@Rockwood Automotive Show 2017

By Giv'er Saint John / September 15, 2017 /

A road trip may be in order for this year’s biggest Rides@Rockwood in Saint John to date! This will be the 3rd annual Rides@Rockwood automotive show taking place at the beautiful Rockwood Park on Saturday September 23rd from 9 am to 6 pm.

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 14, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 14, 2017 /
George with a nice hen he landed on Saturday and Guide Boyd Curtis from Mount Channel. Submitted by Ledges Inn.

MIRAMICHI – A decent splash of water really improved fishing on the weekend, but much more rain is still needed. Striped bass angling should improve as the fish are back in the city area. Congratulations to this year’s inductees to the Atlantic Salmon Hall of Fame ! (See below) W. W. Doak and Sons in…

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World Mental Health Awareness Walk

By chamber / September 12, 2017 /

The NB Mental Health Consumer Network Miramichi Branch #7 and Caring Friends Activity Centre invite you to celebrate World Mental Health Day at the 4th Annual Awareness Walk on Tuesday October 10th, 2017. The event will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3, 18 McCurdy Street in Chatham. Participants are asked to meet up at…

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Canada, It’s Complicated at Imperial Theatre

By Giv'er Saint John / September 9, 2017 /

Last week, Saint John’s Imperial Theatre announced a great new show coming this fall. Tickets are on sale now for Canada, It’s Complicated, a new production created by Mary Walsh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes, CODCO). Featuring sketches and satirical songs that examine the joys, foibles, tragedies, and triumphs of Canada.

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Spotlight on Betty Fitzpatrick

By Miramichi Salmon Association / September 8, 2017 /
Betty Fitzpatrick

Anyone who has had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Betty Fitzpatrick, will easily know what I mean when I say that there a few other individuals that have such a zest for life. July of this year marked Betty’s 90th Birthday believe it or not and after the invite came and a lot of shock

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 7, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 7, 2017 /
Ledges guest Lori Sullivan and guide Greg Amos with a beauty Hen

MIRAMICHI – As we move into September, we are looking for a good Fall run. The only stumbling block is the lack of rain. We did get some this week, with more in the forecast. If we get the amounts predicted, it should spur the fishing, as water temperatures are good. COMMENTARY: The Coalition for…

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Book Review: “Between Rothko and 3 Windows” by Corrado Paina

By James M. Fisher / September 7, 2017 /

One of the greatest joys in reviewing books is the unexpected pleasure of discovering an excellent story when you least expect it. Such was the case with Between Rothko and 3 Windows (2016, Quattro Books).

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Oh, the Things You Can Do with Glue!

By Northumberland Coop / September 6, 2017 /

Everyone on Pinterest is going crazy for projects involving white glue and hot glue, but what happened to good ol’ reliable wood glue? This is one of the handiest items to have in your work area. If you’re new to woodworking, you might be unsure of the best way to use a heavy-duty adhesive.

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