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The Phantoms Movie gets Emmy Nod
A television movie inspired by the real-life story of triumph in a small New Brunswick town has earned an International Emmy nomination for producers, Rick LeGuerrier and Timothy M. Hogan of Halifax-based, Dream Street Pictures. Their two-hour dramatic film, The Phantoms, premiered last fall on CBC Television. Inspired by the...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 3, 2013
Gradually, water levels are getting to fishable levels and anglers are starting to hook a few fish, but in no great numbers. The Fall foliage is beginning to hit full stride and with bird season now open, it is time for a little “Blast ‘n Cast”. ...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 3, 2013
Gradually, water levels are getting to fishable levels and anglers are starting to hook a few fish, but in no great numbers. The Fall foliage is beginning to hit full stride and with bird season now open, it is time for a little “Blast ‘n Cast”. Dr. Scott Boley with...
Hanging On
Falling … more like flying, riding on the wind as I do somersaults in the air Hanging On by Jules Keenan The crisp, morning October wind blows against my fragile body. I shiver from the breeze. I can already feel it happening, it will soon be my time, to join...
12th Annual Autumn Run Dinner – Saint John
12th Annual Autumn Run Dinner WE’VE HIT A DAM and have to change course. This event has changed dates and is now planned for Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 Event Details Date: Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 Time: 6:00 p.m. Reception/Silent Auction, 7:30 p.m. Dinner/Live Auction Location: Royal Ballroom, Delta Brunswick Funds...
Benefit to be held for George Dunn
A benefit for George Dunn of White Rapids will take place next Sunday afternoon, October 6 from 2pm-6pm at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge on McLaggan Drive in Blackville. All proceeds will go towards medical and travel expenses while George undergoes radiation therapy in Moncton for Esophageal Cancer. Music will be...
New Fire Hall Design Unveiled
At a public meeting held earlier this week at the Blackville Community Centre, representatives from Crandall, along with Mayor Matt Sturgeon and Councillors Cindy Ross and Christopher Hennessy, unveiled sketches and blueprints of the new fire hall. Village clerk Kurt Marks was also in attendance. The meeting, led by Mayor...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 26, 2013
By the time you have received this, the annual three-day Moose Hunt will be well under way. So dress in Hunter Orange if wandering off the beaten track, and avoid flies tied with "Moose Hair" as hunters are out in great numbers in search of the mighty "Swamp Donkey". The...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 26, 2013
By the time you have received this, the annual three-day Moose Hunt will be well under way. So dress in Hunter Orange if wandering off the beaten track, and avoid flies tied with “Moose Hair” as hunters are out in great numbers in search of the mighty “Swamp Donkey”. The...
Timberwolves Take 2 of 3 Stars in 2nd Week of Season
In the second week of the MHL regular season, Miramichi Timberwolves' players have landed in two of three top spots! First star honours went to Miramichi Timberwolves forward Rankyn Campbell. The 20 year old posted six points in two games as the Timberwolves went undefeated over the weekend. Hosting the...
Walk to Cure Diabetes This Weekend
The 1st Annual Jorden and Jayde's JDRF Memory Walk to CURE Diabetes takes place this weekend at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge in Blackville. This 12 hour event begins on Saturday, September 21 at 7pm with an opening ceremony, a survivor's lap, entertainment by Country Drive, silent auction, canteen and much...
Little Knight in Shining Armour
The Solofill Cup is available at Newcastle Home Hardware. Little Knight in Shining Armour by Andrew MacMullin It's all the rage these days—single serve coffee that is—and it's here to stay. Just look at the big gas stations moving from 20 flavours of fresh brewed coffee...
Blackville Bridge Closed to Traffic
Update #2 (Monday, September 23): The Southwest Miramichi River Bridge #2 in Blackville will closed to all traffic until Friday, October 4. Update (Friday, September 20): The Southwest Miramichi River Bridge #2 in Blackville will now be OPEN to ONE lane until Monday, September 23. Previous: Please be advised that Southwest Miramichi...