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Around the River this Weekend October 2nd – 4th
For more details about any of these events or to view the complete list of what’s happening around the river visit the Events Calendar. Want to have your event featured in our weekly Around the River this Weekend post? Email all the details and any posters or photos you have to . Remember,...
Looking for Volunteer Mentors
Mentoring for Employment Project The New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) is a provincial non-profit organization that works to ensure that people with an intellectual disability, with the support of their families, have the option to choose the supports they need to live meaningful lives and participate in their...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 1, 2015
We have turned another calendar page as we enter the final month of the angling season. Salmon fishing comes to an end for most rivers on October 15, with a few exceptions. Anglers often move to what is referred to as “Blast ‘n Cast” as the upland bird season is...
Farewell to University Programs on the Miramichi
by Rupert Bernard, Chairman UPM Inc. Following the relocation of St. Thomas University to Fredericton in 1964, the Miramichi region became the largest English speaking population in the province without regular access to university programs within a reasonable driving distance. Over the ensuing years there was considerable community concern and...
Scott Knowles Memorial Hockey Pool 2015-16
Scott Knowles The Rotary Club of Newcastle has announced that the Scott Knowles Memorial Hockey Pool is set to go for the 2015-2016 NHL season. The entry fees are: $20 for one, $50 for three, and $100 for seven. First prize is $1000. Second prize pays $500. Third...
12 Homeless Hours Raises Awareness
Miramichi Youth House's largest annual fundraiser, 12 Homeless Hours, kicked off Saturday evening at 6 pm in the Ritchie Wharf Park, Newcastle. The event raises awareness about the homeless with teams of up to five people building shelters out of cardboard boxes and sleeping outside in the elements until 6 am...
Lots of Support for Pumpkin Fling Yesterday
The 13th annual APEGNB Miramichi Pumpkin Fling was held yesterday, Saturday September 26th, with a large crowd turning out for a great afternoon filled with activities including the pumpkin cannon, pony rides, music, and mini-trebuchet. The main event was the pumpkin cannon. Click to enlarge any of the photos below and to view...
Around the River This Weekend September 25th – 27th
It's going to be much cooler than it was last weekend but there's plenty of sunshine in the forecast making it a great weekend to get out and enjoy some autumn activities! There's a ton of live music to take in this weekend. Here's what's happening in the clubs: Friday September...
6th Annual Take Back the Night March
The Miramichi Sexual Assault Awareness Committee invite you to their 6th Annual Take Back the Night March this evening Friday September 25th at Elm Park in Chatham. The gathering begins at 7 pm with the March happening at 8 pm. There will be entertainment, refreshments and guest speakers. One in...
Alan Syliboy Artist Talk Saturday
Mi'k Maq artist Alan Syliboy from Millbrook, Nova Scotia, is giving a talk tomorrow, Saturday September 26th, from 2-4 pm at the Metepenagiag Heritage Park, 2156 Micmac Road. "I see making art as a way of organizing chaos. Sometimes within the chaos of making a painting, a symbol in the...
Timberwolves host Dieppe Commandos
Photos above from September 19th home game, courtesy Greg MacDiarmid. Last weekend was a great one for our Miramichi Timberwolves. They travelled to St. Stephen on Friday and defeated the County Aces 5-2. Then on Saturday night they hosted the Valley Jr. A Wildcats at the Miramichi Civic Centre defeating...
13th Annual APEGNB Pumpkin Fling
The 13th Annual APEGNB Pumpkin Fling happens this Saturday, September 26th, from 12 noon to 3:30 pm at Waterford Green in the Historic Downtown Chatham Business District. The APEGNB Pumpkin Fling was conceived by members of the APEGNB's (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick) Northeastern Branch as a way to encourage...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 24, 2015
After a decent bump of rain over a week ago, temperatures soared late last week and more or less brought fishing to a halt again with only a few fish taking. The positive is at least anglers were seeing fish. But the bigger problem is the lack of anglers this...