Month: March 2020
George Watson and his ghillie fishing the River Naver. A lovely male springer from the Naver on 3/14/2020. Fishing Friends – How quickly things can change. Three weeks ago I was packed and ready for my annual salmon fishing trip to the River Naver in the northern Highlands of Scotland. The news about the corona…
Read MoreWith the current state of world affairs, and the shelter-at-home situation that we now find ourselves in, I thought I’d start a blog that I will keep open until the ice is out of the Miramichi, tracking the progress on a ongoing basis. Actually I’ve been watching for a little while, and the first hints…
Read MoreThe Saint Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church of Loggieville’s Capital Campaign will be hosting a variety of fundraisers throughout the 2020 year to help with the costs towards a new roof for their church. Easter Memorial Tree – For deceased loved ones for Easter time. If you are interested in contributing to this, it is $5.00…
Read MoreEffective March 30th, 2020 the Residential Curbside Recycling program will be temporarily suspended until further notice. Garbage will be collected on a weekly basis during this time. Residents are encouraged to stockpile their recyclables as long as possible to be recycled at a later date.
Read MoreThe 38th Annual NBCMHF (New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame) Induction Ceremonies, Banquet and Gala Concert will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2020. The meet and greet is at 4 pm, a banquet will be served at 5 pm and a concert at 8 pm. Tickets are: $65. for a full gala package…
Read MoreBy Northumberland Coop We’ve all noticed those little dried water drips on a bathroom wall, and maybe even swiped at them with a towel. Why are the walls drippy? Why are there patchy spots? Well, painting a bathroom is different from painting any other room in a house because of one thing: moisture. But there…
Read MoreDear MSA Supporters, We want to provide you with up to date information on our activities and how the MSA is doing its part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. MSA DINNER EVENTS AND AGM With the rapidly evolving response to the Covid-19 pandemic, following recommendations of our Chief Medical Officer, the…
Read MoreThe Rotary Club of Chatham’s Wine and Beer Tasting Gala 2020 has been moved to October 3rd. It will be held at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel from 7 pm to 9 pm. Tickets are just $50 a person and are available at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel Front Desk and at Town Hill Jewelry,…
Read MoreThursday, April 2nd, 2020, will mark the 13th Annual World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month is April! Everyone is encouraged to wear blue in recognition and to raise awareness for people living with Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder on that day! You can also save the butterfly image below and post it to…
Read MoreThe Villagers Chorus will present “The Glory of Easter” Easter Story in song and celebration on Sunday, April 19, at 7 pm at the Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 360 Newcastle Boulevard. Admission is a freewill offering, with a reception to follow. The concert will feature all local performers, from 6 to 80 plus –…
Read MoreSOUTH ESK, NB – The Miramichi Salmon Association’s (MSA) recently released Atlantic Salmon Recovery Plan has quickly gained its first endorsement. The New Brunswick Salmon Council (NBSC) has submitted a letter of support to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and publicly supported the plan. “Adoption of the MSA plan’s recommendations is critically important,” said…
Read MoreThe Cains River is the largest tributary of the Southwest Miramichi. The fishing and history of The Cains and Miramichi Rivers is inseparably linked. In many ways it was the development of week-long Cains River float trips by outfitter W. Harry Allen and his extended family of Wades and Allens that started things off at the…
Read MoreMusique Nomade is happy to release the EP – All My People, a special collaboration with artists from the Maritimes featuring : Matt Comeau, Judie Acquin, Connor Ward, Hubert Francis, Michel Tremblay, Blake Francis, Brandon Arnold, George Paul, Tee Cloud, Trish Augustine, Kesley Arrow and Alexandria Wasuweg Gregoire. An album that is daring, moving and…
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