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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...
Arrange Furniture Creatively
by Lauren Walls, Interior Decorator Renaud's BrandSource Something as simple as furniture arrangement can totally effect the functionality and mood of a family. In order to get the best possible results, creativity is key! If you'd like to cut down on the physically demanding aspect of the job try going...
August Update from Councillor Tony “Bucket” Walsh
First of all I want to apologize for this post being a bit late as I was quite busy and even slid in a holiday! Our new payroll centre is under way as everyone can see from the bridge. Construction is going up! Our new K-8 school is well under way as...
Hunger Awareness Week Events in Blackville Area
This week is Hunger Awareness Week and the Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) is raising awareness by hosting a series of events in the Blackville area. Today, Monday September 21st, Holy Trinity hosted “Soups on at Noon” and a Silent Auction at the Anglican Church Hall, which was very well attended. St. Raphael’s...
Book Review: Three Million Acres of Flame by Valerie Sherrard
Three Million Acres of Flame (2007, Dundurn Press) is a historical novel by Miramichi author Valerie Sherrard. It tells the story of young Skye Haverill and her family and friends against the backdrop of the Great Miramichi Fire of 1825, one of the largest forest fires ever recorded in North...
Around the River this Weekend September 18th – 20th
There's plenty of blue skies, bright sunshine and very warm temperatures headed our way! Perfect weather to take in some of the Yard Sales happening this weekend! Click here to plan your route! If you are having a Yard Sale or a Craft or Bake Sale, you can add it to...
Bruce MacKinley receives Rotary International Spouse/ Partner Service Award
Bruce MacKinley, husband of Newcastle Rotarian Geri Mahoney, was presented with the Rotary International Rotarian Spouse/Partner Service Award at a recent club gathering. The award recognizes spouses and partners of Rotarians who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service through Rotary. Only a maximum of 100 individuals worldwide are selected to receive...
Youth Night Welcome Back Party
Kick off another awesome year of Youth Night at the Golden Hawk! This Friday, September 18th they will be starting the year off with a Welcome Back Party. Activities will include Bubble Soccer, Inflatable Shooting Range, Open Gym Activities, Swimming, Games Room, and more. Golden Hawk Youth Night is open to...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 17, 2015
Mother Nature provided a much needed couple of days of rain last weekend and early this week. The result was a spike in catching fish as they came to life and were on the move. Let’s hope this continues as it is time for the Fall runs to begin. If...
Chi City Showdown at Speedway Miramichi
The Ultimate Showdown -- the Chi City Showdown -- happens this Saturday September 19th and Sunday September 20th at Speedway Miramichi, 85 McKinnon Road, in Douglastown! Saturday is everything racing as the New Brunswick Sportsman Short Track Challenge makes its final stop in Chi City. One hundred lap feature, with the Atlantic modified tour, Street stock,...
NB Country Hall of Fame Fundraising Concert
A great show is lined up for this Sunday in Miramichi in support of the New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame! The fundraising concert happens at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Blvd., around the Square in Newcastle on Sunday September 20th starting at 2 pm. Advance tickets are $15, $18...