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Rotary Spring Fest Rib Sampling
On May 1st the Rotary Club had a sampling and a taste of what is to come this month at the Rotary Spring Fest being held the weekend of May 22 to 24th. The weather is warming up and so are the ribs. Pictured is George Kefalidis of Crabby's BBQ...
Local Horror Author to give Public Reading
Author Reading happens at JMH on Tuesday May 12, 2015. On Tuesday May 12th in Chatham, Miramichi writer Matt Mott will be reading from his new collection of horror stories, Finding Woods. The event begins at 7 pm in the James M Hill Learning Commons, in the school library....
The Benefits of Walking a Labyrinth
Labyrinth at Carrefour Beausoleil By Joanne Maillet Walking a labyrinth allows us to think with the heart instead of the head. All you need to do is simply trust the labyrinth. It is a form active meditation. There is a difference between a maze and a...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, April 30, 2015
Suffice it to say it has been a miserable spring, if we can even call it that yet. The ice has left most rivers, but still lingers along shore-lines and to put it bluntly, the weather has been awful with almost steady rain with snow mixed in at times. Some...
Champion Fiddler to Perform in Miramichi
Patti Kusturok performs in Miramichi, Wednesday May 13th, 7 pm at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre. (Photo by As You Were Photography.)The Miramichi Folksong Festival presents champion Fiddler Patti Kusturok performing in Miramichi on Wednesday May 13th. Manitoba Fiddle Association Hall of Fame member Patti Kusturok’s old time fiddle style is...
Ray Fraser Book Launch Tomorrow in Miramichi
Book Launch Saturday April 25, 2015 from 1-2:30 pm at Saltwater Sounds, Water Street, downtown Chatham. Miramichi's own Raymond Fraser will be in town tomorrow to launch his most recent book. Everyone is invited to attend the official Miramichi launch for Seasons of Discontent at Saltwater...
ECMA Blues Artist Dan Doiron Coming to Miramichi Folklore Park
Music Heroes – Come Meet The Stars (click to enlarge)It was a full house at the latest show at the Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous on Sunday, April 19th. The “Music Heroes – Come Meet The Stars” event had good food, good music, and everyone had a good time! Shown in the...
Blackville Seniors Enjoy Free Village Supper
The Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall in Blackville was a full house on Tuesday night at the annual Village of Blackville Seniors Supper. Over 100 seniors attended the meal, which featured a full turkey dinner with all the fixings and an assortment of pies for dessert. The ladies of Saint...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, April 23, 2015
The ice on thee Main Southwest Miramichi has run and the river is pretty well open from the Doaktown area down to Millerton around the Bear’s Den where there was a solid stretch still in place mid-day Wednesday. Then there was open water through the City of Miramichi. However, Wednesday...
DowntownS Miramichi General Manager Position Available
Requirements Excellent verbal and written communication skills Motivated, organized and project management skills Self directed and the ability to work independently Use of personal vehicle Computer skills to include Microsoft Access and Simple Accounting Project proposal writing an asset Ability to work flexible hours Pay range $31,000 to $35,500 plus...
Book Review: Ray Fraser’s “Seasons of Discontent”
by James M. Fisher Newest release from prolific NB author, Raymond Fraser.Seasons of Discontent is Raymond Fraser’s thirteenth work of fiction. It could be subtitled; “The Continuing Adventures of Walt Macbride” since it features the recurring semi-autobiographical character Ray’s readers have met before in novels such as The Bannonbridge Musicians...
Sobeys Nutrition Events for May 2015
Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what our Sobeys Dietitians are up to this May! Thursday, May 7th 11 am - 1 pm Healthy Cooking with Chef Owen Gibson ($15) Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our chef and get nutrition tips from our dietitian. Menu: Greek Herb Dip, Mediterranean Vegetable Kebabs,...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, April 16, 2015
Opening Day has come and gone, but I doubt many, if any, anglers actually made it to the river. Open water was as scarce as hen’s teeth, and if there were actually a few spots to consider, one likely had to use a snowmobile or snowshoes to get there. Doing...