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Blackville Soccer Club Receives Grant
The Blackville Soccer Club was recently provided a grant in the amount of $3,500 in support of the Learn to Play Soccer Project. This GO NB grant is provided through the Sport and Recreation Branch of the Department as part of the Cananda-New Brunswick Bilateral Agreement to Advance Sport Participation....
Province Investing in Blackville Park
At a press conference today in Blackville, Premier David Alward, along with MLA Jake Stewart and mayor Matt Sturgeon, announced that the New Brunswick government is investing $75,000 in improvements to the community park. “Investing in community infrastructure projects that promote healthy living is a key part of our government’s...
Community Wellness & Recreation Fall/Winter Brochure
The Fall/Winter Brochure for Miramichi Community Wellness and Recreation is now available. Inside you will find facility schedules, special events, contacts, program information, etc. Check out the pool times, Le Petit Tennis, Youth Programs, Public Skates and more.
Culture Days, September 27-29
Are you a creative person? Do you like to share your talents with others? If you’re an artist, crafter, performer or writer and would like to organize an activity for Culture Days, September 27-29, we’d like to hear from you. Culture Days is a collaborative coast-to-coast grassroots movement to raise...
Miramichi Men’s Fastpitch Week 13
Travis Nevin gets the win for the Eel Ground Eagles, defeating the Douglasfield Dodgers on Monday Night. Miramichi Men's Fastpitch Week 13 By Shawn McCarthy This week’s action in the Miramichi Men’s Fastpitch league began when the Eel Ground Eagles claimed victory over the Douglasfield Dodgers...
Biker Rally Fundraiser Starts Today
The 2nd Annual Power Track Biker Rally will be held starting today, Friday, August 16 to Sunday, August 18 at 336 MacLaggan Drive, Dungarvon Whooper Lounge, in Blackville as a fundraiser supporting The Josie Foundation. Cost is $25 per person, 19 years of age and older. Free camping (no hookups),...
The Hospice Shoppe Official Opening
The Hospice Shoppe is located at 1737 Water Street. The Hospice Shoppe at 1737 Water Street invites everyone to attend their Official Opening on Wednesday August 21st, 2013 at 12 noon for the official ribbon cutting ceremony. The Hospice Shoppe is a retail store specializing in...
Miramichi Timberwolves Camp
Miramichi Timberwolves Pre-Season Conditioning Camp runs August 24th to the 30th. The cost of the camp is $165 + HST and enrolment will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Limited space is available in each group. You can register online at the Miramichi Timberwolves website, email or...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 15, 2013
For mid August, we certainly cannot complain about the lack of water and warm temperatures. The water is very high and temperatures are low. If not pleasant conditions for anglers, the fish are certainly enjoying them. Anglers are seeing fish, even though the catching is far from what anglers would...
National Acadian Day Celebration
Celebrate National Acadian Day tomorrow, August 15, at the Queen Elizabeth Park in the Town Square Newcastle. National Acadian Day is tomorrow, Thursday August 15, 2013. Come and Celebrate l’Acadie at the Queen Elizabeth Park at the Town Square in Newcastle. The day will begin with a...
Matilda Murdoch: Still Givin’er!
Matilda Murdoch, still writing and playing music at 93 years old. Matilda Murdoch: Still Givin'er! By Kellie Underhill The first time I heard Matilda Murdoch play her fiddle I was attending a Writers' Federation of New Brunswick banquet at the Rodd Hotel in Miramichi. It was...
Miramichi Folklore Park Update
Darren McKinnon performs at the Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous for a Friday Night Racket. Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous featured a great set by Darren McKinnon at last week's Friday Night Racket. He played an interesting combination of folk, rock and some very nice originals,...
John Howard Society Miramichi Auction
John Howard Society Miramichi thanks all the businesses who generously donated to their recent Silent Auction. The John Howard Society Miramichi would like to send a big thank you to all the businesses who generously donated to their recent Silent Auction: “Working Together To Make A...