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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...
Hildebrand Descendant Seeks Blackville Schoolhouse Photos
John Hildebrand is looking for photos of an early Blackville schoolhouse that his great, great uncle Otto taught in. He explains below: I am inquiring concerning an early Blackville schoolhouse. My great, great uncle, Otto Hildebrand, taught in Blackville from 1884 until 1891. In fact, his wife, Amelia, who was...
Soup’s On Again in Greater Blackville Area
Click to enlarge. Soup's On is a Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) project that offers Free Meals and community spirit throughout the greater Blackville area. Various organizations and churches in the area have been hosting a free community luncheon every Tuesday from February 24th until April...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, April 9, 2015
The magic day on the calendar is close, but Mother Nature has other ideas about when we may get to the river. All water is safely under ice and snow, and it could be a week or two before anglers can head out at the earliest. [wp_bannerize group="doug1"] One development...
New Conservation Measures: Salmon Catch & Release Only
Catch & Release Only Acting on a first series of recommendations made by the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Atlantic salmon, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced new conservation measures for Atlantic salmon recreational angling throughout the Gulf region, in 2015. For...
Courage in the Storm: A Tale of William Davidson (Dessert Theatre)
Two and a half centuries ago, William Davidson was granted 100 000 acres on the Miramichi River. Through many trials and with much ingenuity, Davidson succeeded in establishing the first English-speaking settlement in the region and is remembered fondly to this day as among our founding fathers. This year, the...
Lots of Entertainment Upcoming at Miramichi Folklore Park
Click to enlarge. The Miramichi Folklore Park recently presented the Ladies Of The River, so … just to keep things fair, they’re now going to present the Men Of The Woods! This event happens on Sunday, April 12th at the Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous from 2 to 5 pm. There will be...
Last Call for Miramichi River Guide Submissions!
Now accepting submissions for the Mighty Miramichi River Guide. Calling all photographers and writers who love the Miramichi region! The deadline is rapidly approaching for submissions to Mighty Miramichi's annual Miramichi River Guide to be distributed throughout the greater Miramichi region for tourists and locals to enjoy....
Play on the 1970 Great Miramichi Flood to be Staged in Blackville
Driving Waters – A Tale Of the Great Miramichi Flood of 1970 will be brought to life this April at a Spring Dinner Theatre in Blackville. Written and directed by Phyllis Drier, the comedy centres around the flood of 1970, and how it is encountered by two young ladies on a...
Amy Vickers Fundraising Efforts
Amy Vickers has suffered from cystic fibrosis since birth and has undergone two lung transplants. The Barnettville woman is currently waiting for a call to go back to Toronto for more testing to see if she is healthy enough for another. If doctors deem her healthy enough for another transplant,...
New Concert Promoter Bringing Great Musicians to Miramichi
Next concert is Paper Lions, Sunday March 29th at Mike’s Bar and Grill A new concert promoter is bringing in some fantastic talent to the Miramichi region. PEI’s Indie Rock Band, Paper Lions are performing this weekend at a local bar. And Eastern Canada’s premier rock band, Joel Plaskett Emergency, with...