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St. Agnes Hosting Stations of the Cross During Lent
The Anglican Parish of Derby and Blackville continues to host Love Was His Meaning: Stations of the Cross services every Friday during Lent at St. Agnes’ Anglican Church in Grey Rapids. Sessions were already held on February 20, February 27 and March 6. Following the services, a simple Lenten lunch...
Recent Search for This Old Thing
Do you know what this is? Last month Bernie Colepaugh of the Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous shared a photo of an old item and asked if anyone knew what it was. We received a few responses. Some thought it was a bed warmer, that you...
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride Is Coming To Napan
Napan, NB (March 3, 2015) - One of Canada's most recognized icons, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride, will be performing at the Napan Agricultural Show fairgrounds on June 8th and 9th, 2015. The RCMP Musical Ride represents a colourful Canadian tradition. The troop of 32 horses...
McCormack Descendant Seeks Family History
Fenton McCormack, a descendant of the McCormick family of Blackville, is looking for information about his ancestors. He explains below: “My father, Fenton D. McCormick (spelled at the time) was born in 1912 to Fenton S. and Mary McCormick (nee McClaughlin) in Blackville. He had a sister by the name...
Last Chance to View one of Galerie ARTcadienne’s Largest Exhibits
Pointe Sauvage, 1980, oil on canvas, Lise Aubut and Edith Butler’s collection. Photo by René Bouchard. The Galerie ARTcadienne has been presenting one of its largest exhibits to date. Images of Acadie features work from the very well known Acadian artist, painter and illustrator, Nérée de Grâce....
Blackville Rec Council Hosts Successful Community Skating Party
The Blackville Recreation Council hosted their annual free skating party for local youth on Friday, February 13. Over 75 skaters braved the cold weather and hit the ice for a couple hours of skating and family fun. Throughout the evening, 50 prizes were given out, including gift cards and certificates...
Fad Diet Victims: There is a Better Way
If you are going to have a snack, make it count! Combining protein and carbohydrates will keep you fuller, longer. by Kayla Hébert, Sobeys Registered Dietitian Achieving a healthier lifestyle can be a challenge because everywhere we turn, there is a new book being released starring...
Community Rallies to Rebuild Shelter Destroyed by Fire
In mid-January, a warming hut on the Dungarvon River, Trail 58 between Blackville and Doaktown, was completely destroyed by fire. The Mitchell Brook warming shelter had been used by many snowmobilers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Chris Hennessy, president of Miramichi Snowgoers Club 22, and a Blackville village councillor, said that...
Members of Ministerial Advisory Committee on Atlantic Salmon Announced
Committee Experts to Tackle Issue of Low Atlantic Salmon Returns on East Coast Yesterday, the members of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Atlantic Salmon, created to advance Atlantic salmon conservation efforts, were announced. “Conserving and protecting our Atlantic salmon is a priority for our Government. Building...
Quit Smoking One Minute at a Time
By Alicia Quann Health Coach, Live Well! Bien Vivre! Identify your triggers and break the association to the action of smoking. Making a healthy lifestyle change can mean something different for everyone. Whether it’s adding more vegetables to your diet, walking to work, taking 10 minutes...
Hanging Artwork in your Home
Consider the furniture! Hanging pictures above a sofa, leave at least 4” but no more than an 8" between the sofa and art. by Lauren Hare When it comes to buying art it's easy to be inspired by colours, texture, and the beauty of the piece...
Sobeys Douglastown Food & Nutrition Events March 2015
March is Nutrition Month and Sobeys in Douglastown has a lot of Food and Nutrition events! On March 19th from 12-1 pm there will be a session focused on this year’s theme, eating 9-5. Sobeys Registered Dietitian Kayla Hebert will be talking about ways to make eating healthy at work...
Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival Planning Continues
Rock 'n Roll is here to stay! The Miramichi Rock 'N' Roll Festival will be returning this year after setting the festival aside for the 2014 season. The festival failed to run last year due to a lack of volunteers, but the event’s organizers have confirmed...