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Final Roster Announced for Team New Brunswick
The final roster for the 2015 Canada Winter Games has been announced! Athletes from communities throughout the province will compete in Prince George, British Columbia from February 13 - March 1. Like the Olympics, the Canada Games alternate between Summer and Winter competitions every two years. Roughly 3,000 athletes compete in...
Groundhog Day Ball & More at Folklore Park in Renous
Zach's Band to play at first annual Groundhog Day Ball. On Friday, January 30th, the Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous will hold their first annual Groundhog Day Ball. The music will be by Zach's Band and will go from 8 until 11 pm. There will be refreshments--food, coffee...
New Restaurant to Open Tuesday in Blackville
A new restaurant is coming to Blackville. Hooked N’ Cooked Family Restaurant opens its doors on Tuesday, January 20. The eatery, located in the former OK Busy Tots Daycare building at 208 Main Street, has been completely renovated over the past several months by owners Peter Greely and Bradley Urquhart....
Book Nook Success
Opening Day celebrations at the ARM Book Nook, 139 Duke Street, in Chatham. This past June 2014, Autism Resources Miramichi (ARM) opened a used bookstore called the Book Nook at 139 Duke Street in Chatham. Currently they employ four individuals with disabilities, for 30 hours per...
WorkSafeNB launches “It’s Your Job” student video contest
WorkSafeNB has launched a contest to spread information about workplace safety aimed at high school students in the province. In co-operation with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, WorkSafe NB hopes to spread knowledge of workplace safety by challenging students to create two-minute videos that illustrate the importance...
Challenge: What Books have Inspired You?
What books have inspired you? We’re challenging readers to list 10 books that have had a profound effect upon them. What are the books you’ve never been able to shake off? That have stuck with you throughout the years? Email your list to with “Books Challenge” in the subject...
Biggest Quitter Challenge Events for Weedless Wednesday
Miramichi's Biggest Quitter Challenge rolls out on Weedless Wedneday, January 21, 2015. On January 21, 2015, Miramichi will roll out its Biggest Quitter Challenge. The aim of the challenge is to help individuals stop smoking on (Weedless Wednesday). You can commit to: 1. Quit smoking 2....
“Beat the Peak” with NB Power
NB Power is challenging New Brunswickers to join them in their Beat the Peak initiative this winter. During the coldest three weeks of winter, Beat the Peak is meant to inspire New Brunswick residents to cut back on their energy usage. Heavy use of electricity during peak hours means extensive...
Get Active This Winter in Blackville
The New Year is all about new beginnings and a fresh start to get healthy and fit. With Blackville Mango, it’s never been easier or more fun to get active. The Blackville Walking Group welcomes you to meet each night Monday to Friday, any time between 6pm to 8:30pm, at...
Men’s Wildcard at Curling Club this Weekend
Come out and watch a weekend of competitive curling at the Miramichi Curling Club. With two heated seating areas and a bar upstairs it is great entertainment with FREE admission! See the top competitive curlers in the province vying to advance to the New Brunswick Tankard. The winner at the Tankard...
Talbot House and the Canadians
Guards and Canadians in the tea room at Talbot House, April 24, 1916. by Gary Silliker The sign outside the house reads: “Talbot House, Every Man’s Club, 1915-?” On December 11th, 1915, in the town of Poperinge, Belgium, two chaplains of the British Army—Captain P.C. “Tubby”...
This Old Thing
Did you know what this was? In November 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 back scratcher while others thought it...
For the Love of Art: Kelly Hay-Hambrook
Kelly Hay-Hambrook working in her home studio.Introducing Kelly Hay-Hambrook, an artist who lives and works in Miramichi, NB. When did you start creating art? I remember doing paint by numbers a lot growing up as a child. I was always doodling but nothing serious. I went into drafting as my...