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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...
T-Wolves Make Three Deadline Day MHL Deals
There was a flurry of activity in the final 24 hours leading into the Maritime Hockey League's (MHL) trade deadline with 10 transactions completed. The Miramichi Timberwolves obtained forward Matthew Cusson from the QJHL’s Lachine Maroons for future considerations. In 29 games, the 18 year old from Dorval, Quebec scored...
Decor Trends: Cushions, Quilts, and Keeping Cozy
Bedding Trends - Neutrals, Whites, Fibres, and Dressing it Up! by Lauren Hare The time has come, snow has fallen and now we need to bundle up in attempt to stay warm and cozy through the winter. I'd like to point out a few trends when...
Biggest Quitter Challenge Begins Soon
Miramichi's Biggest Quitter Organizing Committee. Front row (L to R): Darlene MacDonald, Michele Bushey. Back row (L to R): Alicia Quann, Jeannice Bowes, Lynn Dolan-Lynch, Shania Simoneau, Annie Simoneau, Carolyn Jardine, Tricia MacDonald, Angela Thomas. Missing: Jason Walsh, Kayla Hebert, Kristen Copp, Monica Lloyd, Tanya Godfrey,...
New Health Coach in the Community!
Alicia Quann, Health Coach in Miramichi for Live Well! Bien Vivre! Have you struggled to successfully reach a health or wellness goal you’ve set for yourself? Deciding to take that next step in making a healthy lifestyle change can be difficult to say the least. Often...
Sobeys Douglastown Food & Wellness Events January 2015
Happy New Year from Sobeys Dietitians! May it be a year full of joy, health and prosperity! The schedule for January's Nutrition Events is below and there are some exciting classes coming up. The most exciting is the Healthy Cooking class which will be this Thursday, tomorrow evening from 6-8 pm....
Miramichi Toastmasters
If you desire to communicate more clearly this year, consider joining Miramichi Toastmasters on Monday nights. You might have a job interview, an important meeting, a chance to make a presentation or a toast at a wedding, or just want to provide better customer service... Toastmasters can help you in...
Local Christmas Services List 2014
There are many services happening in the greater Miramichi region from Christmas Eve 2014 through New Year's Day 2015. Here is a list to help you make your plans during the holidays: December 24th Christmas Eve Services Little Southwest Baptist Church, Candlelight Service, 6pm St. Thomas United Church, Doaktown, 7pm...
Minister Shea Announces the Creation of a Ministerial Advisory Committee on Atlantic Salmon
Pleased to share that earlier today, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, along with Tilly O’Neill-Gordon, Member of Parliament for Miramichi, announced the creation of a new Ministerial Advisory Committee on Atlantic salmon to help determine the course of action to address low returns of Atlantic salmon on the East...
St. John Ambulance offers students free first aid and CPR training
St. John Ambulance, in a partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, has offered free training in emergency first aid and CPR to nearly 900 grade 10 students in the province. Training ran for a full day and included emergency first aid and adult/child/infant CPR with Automated...