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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 18, 2013
The big news this week is the closure of a large number of cold-water pools until conditions approve. As of Wednesday July 17 a list of closures are in affect until further notice. For the official version, please follow the link. A summarized version is below in the MSA newsletter....
Oil Sprayer Saves Money & Your Waistline
The Olive Oil Mister. by Andrew MacMullin Having worked in the food service sector for many years I still enjoy cooking. One of the biggest things when I grocery shop is finding good value for the money as we are a family of five. Any time...
Salmon Fishing Pools Closed
Hi All DFO announced that the following salmon fishing pools will be closed to angling for all species of fish due to high water temperatures and low water levels. Changes came into effect today, Wednesday July 17th, 2013. Confluence of Otter Brook and Cains River, including the waters of Otter...
Woodmen’s Museum Car Show ‘n Shine
The Woodmen's Museum in Boiestown will be holding a Car Show 'n Shine on Sunday July 21st from 11am to 3 pm. Admission is $6 for Adults, $3 for Youth, and $15 for a Family (two adults, children under 18). The first 30 admissions will receive a FREE Cowboy Hat...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 11, 2013
Extremely hot weather last week has put the breaks on most angling as water levels dropped and temperatures soared. Any success anglers were having was mostly early morning at some cold water pools. The Trap net at Cassilis on the Northwest had a grilse Saturday, but none since, while Millerton...
Miramichi Men’s Fast-pitch Weekly Recap
by Shawn McCarthy Brewers catcher Blake Lynch keeps a close eye on Red Sox batter Brett Goodin. This week’s recap of the Miramichi Men’s Fast-pitch league begins with a scorcher. However, it was not the action on the field that made for the heat, but the...
Second Retention Period for the Recreational Striped Bass Fishery in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence
July 9, 2013 MONCTON, New Brunswick – The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced today a second retention period during the current limited recreational Striped bass fishery in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence. This area includes the Maritime Provinces adjacent to the Gulf of St. Lawrence....
Beautiful Canada, Beautiful Changes
Sorcha on Canada Day, 2013. By Cindy Rule My definition of beauty changed when we moved to Miramichi in 2006. Up until then most of my life had been spent on the west coast of Canada surrounded by giant trees and grand mountains, and the Pacific Ocean was a close...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 4, 2013
Last week’s rain has certainly brought water levels up, and beyond for a while. However, levels are beginning to drop quickly. Hopefully the warmer temperatures will not bring the water temperature up too much. If all goes well, it should be a good weekend for fishing. There is a steady...
Rock ‘n Roll Festival Starts Thursday!
Don't miss Happy Days, a new musical happening at the JMH Theatre. Get ready to dance the weekend away! The Miramichi Rock 'n Roll Festival celebrates 20 years starting this Thursday, July 4th, 2013. This year the Rock 'N' Roll Festival proudly presents Happy Days, a new...
Benefit at Miramichi Folklore Park
Logan Crawford A benefit for 12 year old Logan Crawford to help with medical expenses will be held at the Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous on Sunday, July 7th, 2013 from 2 to 5 pm. Logan is the son of Carol Gillespie and Shannon Crawford and...
JMH 20th Reunion Coming Up
This what the gang looked like 10 years ago at their 10th reunion. James M Hill (JMH) Class of 1993 will be holding their 20th reunion July 19th and 20th, 2013. Friday afternoon, July 19th, there will be a registration at Boston Pizza from 12 noon to...
MacDonald Farm Names Calf
A heifer calf named Sparkles and now a new male calf at MacDonald Farm. By Alan Breck It certainly has been a busy week at MacDonald Farm, heading into the beginning July, but the Highland Society wouldn’t have it any other way. With new arrivals, of...