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Huge Turnout for Blackville Skating Party
The Blackville Outdoor Rink community skating party drew a large crowd on Friday night, January 31. Over one hundred children took to the ice for the free three-hour event sponsored by the Recreation Council. Inside, the building was filled to capacity with parents and children alike. Blackville mayor Andrew Hawkes,...
Low-income Homeowners Getting Energy Upgrades
Low-income homeowners are benefiting from energy efficiency upgrades to their homes under a new program offered by Efficiency NB. The Low Income Efficiency Program was announced in July, and renovations are now being completed in homes throughout the province. "Our investment in this initiative will have immediate and long-term benefits...
Miramichi Idol Week 4
The fourth week of Miramichi Idol kicks off tonight upstairs at the Goodie Shop. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 8:00pm. Drop by for a great night of local talent and to support your favourite! Check back at the first of the week for video from the...
Sole and Soul Experience
Laura Lea Comeau On Sunday February 2nd at 2 pm the opening reception of works by Laura Lea Comeau will be held at Galerie ARTcadienne, Carrefour Beausoleil, 300 Beaverbrook Road in Miramichi. Her exhibition called “Sole and Soul Experience” will be on until March 17th. Laura...
NB Power Offering Instant Rebates
NB Power is helping New Brunswickers save energy and money by offering instant rebates on a range of energy-saving products in February and March. “We are working hard to help our customers save money on energy-saving products that will give them the extra bonus of saving on their monthly power...
Boyd Underhill to Celebrate 80th Birthday With Open House
Blackville resident Boyd Underhill celebrates his 80th birthday on February 6, 2014. To commemorate this special milestone, friends and family are invited to an open house on Saturday, February 1 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Saint Andrews United Church Hall in Blackville. Best wishes only. A professional guide who spends...
National Literacy Week: Why I Read
It's National Literacy Week! by Jules Keenan A lot of people have come to me, asking how I can read so much, or saying they hate reading, and only read when they have to. They can’t seem to understand what literature can do to a person....
Blackville Rec Council Hosting Free Skating Party
The Blackville Recreation Council will be hosting a free skating party on Friday, January 31 from 6:00pm to 9:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend for a great evening of family fun, skating and prizes! Blackville mayor Andrew Hawkes, councillors Cindy Ross, Matthew Sturgeon and Christopher Hennessy and Southwest Miramichi MLA...
Boston Dinner 2014 Auction Items
The Boston Dinner is almost upon us. For those attending there are a lot of great items in this year’s Live Auction – February 1, 2014. Here is a preview so that you can decide on which items you would like to bid. Know someone who isn’t attending but would...
KPH Theatre Arts Classes Registration Now Open
Following the smashing success of their December 7th showcase, Glenn and Elizabeth Copeland are pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the new line-up of theatre arts classes at KPH. Curtains Up! Theatre Arts for the Young and Young at Heart. Focus is on fun! All classes run...
‘Miramichi Forever Funds’ eclipses $2-million mark
CHRIS MORRIS Legislature Bureau January 19, 2014 Cheque presented: Scotiabank donated $25,000 to the Miramichi Salmon Association. From left are: Manley Price, chairman Miramachi Salmon Association; Mark Hambrook, president; and Tony Harris, Scotiabank manager at Smythe street branch.Photo: Stephen MacGillivray/The Daily Gleaner FREDERICTON – A campaign to raise money for...
New Federal-Provincial Funding Program Addresses Farmers Concern
A new federal-provincial funding program has been announced to address ongoing concerns of farmers about livestock losses and crop damage due to wildlife. Premier David Alward made the announcement of the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program on Thursday at the annual general meeting of the Agricultural Alliance of New Brunswick. Farmers...
Miramichi Idol Week 3
Miramichi Idol Week 3 is happening tonight Saturday, January 25 at 8pm! Here is a list of the singers and their selections for this evenings event. Alicia Hachey Black Horse and the Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall Lips Of An Angel - Hinder Bethany Matchett Wagon Wheel (Guitar) Perfect...