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Hicken Dominates Pro Stock Return to the ‘Chi
Jonathan Hicken (#5) dominated the Pro Stock portion of the ‘Chi City Showdown to win the 1st Pro Stock race in 15 years at Speedway Miramichi. Photo by Brittany Hoyt. Submitted by Denver Matchett Brudenell, PEI’s Jonathon Hicken was the class of the field Saturday night as...
Declarations Issued Confirming Election Winners
Elections New Brunswick’s 49 returning officers released the final results on Friday from the Sept. 22 general election and issued declarations regarding candidates having received the greatest number of votes to be elected. The final results confirm the candidates named as the winners on election night. “The declarations released today uphold...
Date for Swearing-in Ceremony Set
Premier-designate Brian Gallant, along with MLAs recommended for appointment to the executive council, will be officially sworn-in during a ceremony on Oct. 7. Gallant, left, who will become the 33rd Premier of New Brunswick, was formally invited to form government during a meeting with Lt.-Gov. Graydon...
Lumberjack Competition
Giv'er Miramichi September 2014 magazine. Cover photo features Melanie Bourque, Woodmen's Museum 2014 Lumberjill Champion. The Central New Brunswick Woodmen's Museum hosted their annual Professional Lumberjack Competition on August 16th. The event features Jack & Jill Sawing, Axe Throwing, and a variety of sawing, chopping and...
Miramichi City Surplus, 15 Years and Growing
Miramichi City Surplus When Ralph McCray retired from serving his country for over 20 years as an Aircraft Technician he moved home to the Miramichi to slow down and enjoy life. In 1999, instead of slowing down, he and his wife Lucy purchased Dunnett’s Scrap Metal...
SAT SEPT 27th – 6pm Prostock Returns to Miramichi Speedway!
A perfect night for the races Admission General: $15. Youth 9-17yrs: $10. Children 8yrs and under: FREE Pit Admission General / Competitor: $25. Special Attractions: Prostock Returns to Miramichi!! Meet the stars of the asphalt ovals and get their autograph! NB Big Dawg Challenge Points Finale Pack-Em-In Prostock 125 For...
Good Vibrations
Good things happening around the Mighty Miramichi! If you have a little bit of good news to share, email us at , mention Good Vibrations in the subject line. Nan Creaghan's book cover Nan Creaghan of Burnt Church recently published her first book, Sailing Uncharted Waters. It...
Expecting? Don’t Neglect Your Teeth
Even though most people are aware that good oral health is essential for the overall health of both mother and child, misunderstandings about the safety of dental care during pregnancy may cause pregnant women to avoid seeing their dentist. The fact is that dentists can create a treatment plan that...
Transition Team Announced
Premier-designate Brian Gallant announced a three-member transition team to liaise with the civil service in the period leading to the swearing-in of the new cabinet. From left: Don Ferguson; Len Hoyt; Gallant and Ellen Creighton. Premier-designate Brian Gallant announced a three-member transition team to liaise with...
Recipe: Sweet Pepper Salad with Goat Cheese & Basil
Photo by Chef Jesse MacDonald, Executive Chef at the Rodd Miramichi River Resort. Sweet Pepper Salad with Goat Cheese and Basil Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 medium Bell peppers, various colours 1½ tsp 7 ml Olive oil 1½ tsp 7 ml Balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp 30 ml...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 25, 2014
Finally, some good news! Over the weekend there was a decent splash of fresh fish entering the system. There was an average of 40 fish counted for several days on the Main Southwest Miramichi and at least another 20 on Monday. Perhaps it is still too early to call it...
Investor Alert: Warning about Investment Solicitations by Telephone
New Brunswick residents are receiving an increased volume of solicitations from companies that are not registered to sell investments in the province, warns the Financial and Consumer Services Commission. The enforcement division of the commission is concerned about reports that two companies, MagellantradingFX and Magellan Trading Group, have been cold...
NBCC Students on Foot Patrol
In conjunction with the NBCC, Police Foundation year II students, the Miramichi Police Foundation (MPF) , and the Downtown City of Miramichi Merchants Association, Police Foundation students will be conducting foot patrols throughout both Downtown Business Districts. This will be the third year for this Fall project. The students, under...