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Stan Cassidy Kiwanis House Opens
The Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation. Patients receiving rehabilitation services at the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation and their families now have access to low-cost, fully accessible accommodation steps away from the province’s tertiary care centre. Representatives from Horizon Health Network and the Stan Cassidy Foundation...
NBCC Celebrates 2013 Graduates
In a year that brought significant strides and milestones, signalling the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) as a post-secondary education of choice, over 2000 graduates will cross stages in six locations in the province as part of the Class of 2013. NBCC is expected to graduate 2126 students next week,...
The Gathering – Heritage Photos
The Gathering happened last weekend June 14-16, 2013. by Susan Butler The first “Gathering - Heritage Photos” has been here and gone. It was the first ever event of its kind and went over very well with an attendance between 800 to 1000. The official opening...
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...