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Drive 4UR School Raises $4,400 for BHS
Late last Spring, the local school student council, along with Towne Ford Sales & Service Ltd., hosted a Drive 4UR School fundraising event. For every test drive taken at Blackville High School, Ford Motor Company donated $20 for the school to use on various activities and learning opportunities. In total,...
Upcoming Lunch n’ Learn
Click to enlarge. Lunch n' Learn: Starting the Succession Planning Conversation, a two hour Networking Session for Entrepreneurs with guest speaker, Sara Phelan happens on Tuesday, September 10th at the Howard Johnson in Miramichi from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. The cost is $20 and includes lunch....
Eel Ground Eagles Top Tourney
2013 Miramichi Men's Fastpitch League Champions: Eel Ground Eagles. Front row L-R: Dustin Stewart, Kolby Simonson, Greg Richard, Kelvin Simonson, AJ McKay, Brett Francis. Back Row L-R: Aaron Simon, Kortney MacAllister, Chris Ryan, Harvey Simon, Trevor Ryan. Eel Ground Eagles Top Tourney by Shawn McCarthy The...
Miramichi Folklore Park Hosts First Play
Click to enlarge. The Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous is pleased to announce they will present "Still Whoopin' and Drivin'er, Miramichi Folksong Festival 2035" as the Miramichi Heritage Players first play in their new home at the Park. This play was produced for the first time...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 29, 2013
For August, the fishing is not bad, but over all, it is only fair. Fish are being seen, but not always in a taking mood. Some are being caught with most being dark, although there are small numbers of brights dribbling through the system. Most are hoping for a good...
MYPIE Golf Scramble
Click to enlarge MYPIE is pleased to announce they will be hosting a Golf Scramble on Friday, September 13th beginning with registration at 4:30 pm. All are welcome to attend! There is no AGM with this event this year. Join us for a night of...
Volleyball Registration
Volleyball Registration Information The Miramichi Volleyball Association will once again be conducting instructional clinics on Saturdays at Miramichi Valley High School (MVHS). Registration will take place Saturday September 7 at the MVHS gymnasium from 9 – 11:30 am. September 7th will also be the first day for the clinics. Athletes...
School Supplies Drive
School Supplies Drive! On August 29th from 10 am - 3 pm, come out to the Queen Elizabeth Square in the Newcastle Business District for a BBQ and to help fill a car with school supplies! All proceeds will go to Harkins schools right here on the Miramichi! School supplies needed:...
Blackville Resource Centre Receives Grant
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre has received a grant in the amount of $1,960 from the Department of Healthy and Inclusive Communities. These funds are in support of the centre’s community-driven project to increase access to healthy food, enhance food skills, and strengthen their community capacity. Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake...
Whoop ‘N Driver Weekend Starts Today
The 2nd Annual Whoop ‘N Driver Weekend takes place this weekend, Friday, August 23 to Sunday, August 25 at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge in Blackville. A weekend celebration of ATVing and the great outdoors! There will be live music on Saturday night with a beer garden. Weekend long ATV Scavenger...
BHS Class of 1988 to Host 25 Year Reunion
The Blackville High School Class of 1988 will host their 25 Year Reunion this weekend, Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24, beginning with a “Hot Tub Time Machine” at Wanda & Perry Underhill’s house on Church Street in Blackville starting at 7pm. Bring your food & beverages, as well...
Miramichi Men’s Fastpitch Final Week
Stephen Boulay makes a grab in the outfield, dashing the hopes of the Douglasfield Dodgers. Miramichi Men’s Fastpitch Week 14 by Shawn McCarthy As the Miramichi Men’s Fastpitch season draws to a close, the action continued into the final game Monday night. The Nelson ‘Days Inn’...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 22, 2013
There is still plenty of water in all of the rivers which is not making getting to the water an easy chore. However, this is a much better scenario for August than the traditional low and warm water of an usual August. At least it is good for the fish. ...