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Wil & Kennedy at Next Friday Night Racket
Good Times performed at a Friday Night Racket in Renous on June 14th, 2013. by Bernie Colepaugh The Friday Night Racket in Renous saw the band Good Times perform to a crowd who liked to dance on June 14th. It was a beautiful evening, the tables...
Miramichi Swimmers Qualify for East Coast Championships
Three Miramichi Whitecaps swimmers (left to right: Danielle Schofield, Olivia Dedam, and Mia Schofield) qualified for the annual East Coast Long Course Championships to be held in St. John's, Newfoundland this summer. The Miramichi Whitecaps (MWC) swim team capped off another great weekend at the Team...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 13, 2013
High water continues to be the story for much of the system, but on the positive side, it is bringing in fresh fish, and allowing them to move quickly through the system toward the spawning grounds. While out fishing Monday of this week, I was greeted by a pleasant surprise. ...
MacDonald Farm Seeks Names for New Calf
MacDonald Farm, 600 Route 11 in Bartibog, Miramichi. For nearly four decades MacDonald Farm has been a must-see cultural attraction on the Miramichi River. Set in the serene pastoral setting of Bartibog, overlooking the river, its commanding presence has mystified visitors and surprised locals with the history...
Sobeys Douglastown Nutrition Events for June
Here is the schedule of classes happening at Sobeys Douglastown in June. There are some great things coming up, including Kids’ Cooking, Five Secrets to Controlling Diabetes and Cooking for Heart Health. This month’s Taste & Learn class is all about avocados ... they’re not just for guacamole! On the...
Fusion Fest This Weekend
The 5th Miramichi Fusion Festival takes places this Saturday, June 8th, 2013 at the Golden Hawk recreation facility and surrounding area. Fusion Festival is an all day annual event which sees many groups and fun activities coming together for a day of community involvement, youth participation and fun. It is...
Air Show Atlantic Lands in Miramichi this Summer
The original Shockwave Jet Truck is the world's only triple engine jet truck and it will be at the Atlantic Canada International Air Show in Miramichi this summer, August 24th & 25th! For the first time ever the Atlantic Canada International Air Show will happen in...
Fly-Fishing School for Women
Broads with Rods happens June 14 - 16, 2013 at Pond's Resort on the Miramichi. Women anglers have always been frequent visitors to the Mighty Miramichi River but for the last nine years women throughout North America have come to Pond's Resort in Ludlow for Broads...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 6, 2013
High water certainly put a damper on most fishing over the last week, but some anglers pushed the envelope and had some success. The best angling was on the Northwest which is usual for this time of year. As we move into June, more salmon will be gracing the other...
Award Winning Guitarist Coming to Renous
The Morrisons, left to right: Blaine, Ricky and Eddy. by Bernie Colepaugh The Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous saw double duty this past weekend. The Friday Night Racket featured the smooth country and rockabilly sounds of the Morrisons. The boys had lots of energy and were...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, May 30, 2013
This week there is certainly no shortage of water as last week’s deluge brought the rivers to well above spring high. As of Wednesday, any pools that were fishable would most likely have to be described as “fishably high”. The forecast for Wednesday overnight and into today was more rain,...
Winner of the Capitol Theatre Opera Box Announced
Tye McGowan of Miramichi is the lucky winner of the Capitol Theatre’s Opera Box for a Year Raffle! Tye is a frequent Capitol Theatre-goer and bought a $5 ticket while purchasing tickets to a show. Mr. McGowan is ecstatic about the prize and is looking forward to sharing it with...
A Friday Night Racket in Renous
Terry Whalen, ECMA nominee, shown here with a friendly drummer Danny MacVicar. ECMA nominated Terry Whalen was the first musician with a return engagement to the Friday Night Racket at the Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous last week on May 24th. A good crowd turned out...