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D-Day 70th Anniversary Marked
In honour of D-Day and for those who served, were wounded or gave there lives, a parade was held on Sunday June 7th in the Queen Elizabeth Park in Newcastle. The event was hosted by the North Shore Veterans Association and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #17. A large parade made its way...
ATV Show and Shine This Weekend in Blackville
A Show and Shine Poker Run, sponsored by Towne Mazda, will be held this weekend, June 12 to 14 at the Dungarvon Power Track in Blackville. Registration begins on Saturday morning from 10 am to 11 am and is $10 per bike. 50/50 tickets will also be sold. The Show...
Co-Op Donates to Beaubears
The Friends of Beaubears Island express their thanks to Beaubear Co-op Manager Raymond Blacquier and his staff, as well as the Board of Directors, for their generous contribution to their Education Program. The Beaubears Island Education Program offers an educational experience to grade six students during the month of June. Its...
Irish Spring Event
The Irish Canadian Cultural Association of NB - Miramichi Chapter held a fun afternoon Irish Spring event on Sunday June 7th at the Little White School, the Seniors Hall in Nelson. The event welcomed members and new members to celebrate Irish music, food and heritage. Members also took to the floor to...
Parks and Trails Celebrated at Cove
To celebrate in motion Parks and Trails Day, the Miramichi Recreation Department hosted a fun day of Zumba, Geocaching, children's games and walks through the trails at French Fort Cove on Saturday, June 6th. Parks and Trails Day was observed across New Brunswick with many activities taking place that presented an opportunity to promote healthy, active...
Major Contribution to Bartholomew River Project
The largest private land conservation project in New Brunswick’s history is receiving a major boost. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is celebrating a contribution of $100,000 to the group’s Bartholomew River campaign. It is from The Honourable Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair of the TD Bank Group and former Premier...
Scotiabank Donation to Newcastle Rotary
Valerie Comeau and her Scotiabank staff presented a cheque for $1200 to Barbara Stothart, president of the Rotary Club of Newcastle. Scotiabank employees sold half and half tickets during Rotary Springfest and raised $600. With Scotiabank's Team Community Matching Program they were able to double that and donate $1200 to the Rotary Club.
Blackville Weight Watchers Participate in 5K Walk
8Forty five members of the local Weight Watchers group participated in a 5K walk on Sunday, June 7 in Blackville. Joined by more than twenty family members, the group met at Blackville School at 2:00pm and walked along MacLaggan Drive and North Bartholomew Road. “The weather was great! Everyone enjoyed...
Miramichi Chamber of Commerce – 6th Annual Golf Tournament
Join the Miramichi Chamber of Commerce on June 18th at the Miramichi Golf & Country Club for a fun round of golf and a great chance to network with others in the community! We are still looking for teams, so if you think you’d like to join us, please register today!...
Karasek Dancers to Hit the Stage
The dancers of Karasek Dance School will hit the stage at Carrefour Beausoleil on Saturday, June 6th for their 2015 show "Dance Again". There will be a matinee at 2 pm and an evening performance at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $24 at the door and are available at...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 4, 2015
The first annual Miramichi Striper Cup tournament was a success. “A team of 3 men and one woman captured the Team title and the $5000 cheque at the Miramichi Striper Cup on Sunday. Each team weighed their biggest two fish on both Saturday and Sunday, and the highest two day...
National Championship Tournament Passes on Sale
Passes are now on sale for the National Championships to be held at Ironmen Field August 19-24. They may be purchased at Family Convenience, Miramichi Honda or at Ironmen Field during Miecon Ironmen games. Tournament passes are also good for the Opening Ceremony and Home Run Hitting contest. Pricing Tournament...
An Evening with David Adams Richards in Upper Miramichi
Travel back to the time of log jams and logging camps with "The Friends of Meager Fortune". Come celebrate the Miramichi's early logging traditions of lumbermen, teamsters, and loggers! The Central New Brunswick Woodmen's Museum invites you to spend an evening with renowned Miramichi author, David...