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Remembrance Day in Miramichi

On November 11, remember those men and women who served and sacrificed to protect the freedom that we graciously enjoy today. Miramichi and surrounding communities will host several Remembrance Day ceremonies to honour those who have supported Canada's war efforts. The following is a list of services in the area:...
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New Brunswick Playwrights Call for Submissions

Emerging and established New Brunswick playwrights are invited to submit their short opening act plays for New Voices for consideration for further development by Theatre New Brunswick (TNB), NotaBle Acts Theatre Festival (NB Acts) and Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre (PARC). Deadline for submissions is DECEMBER 31, 2012. “Part of TNB’s...
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Doug’s Christmas Shopping List

With the fishing season over and equipment taken care of, I'll wrap up another year with my annual Christmas shopping suggestions for the angler.  I've checked with my friends in the tackle shops and have an estimated price range for many items mentioned.  This column is the "clip and paste"...
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Doug’s Christmas Shopping List

With the fishing season over and equipment taken care of, I’ll wrap up another year with my annual Christmas shopping suggestions for the angler.  I’ve checked with my friends in the tackle shops and have an estimated price range for many items mentioned.  This column is the “clip and paste”...
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Friends Honour Friend

Jody Harrison was a co-owner of a fishing camp on the Little Southwest Miramichi. On Oct 22, 2011 he lost his life in an ATV accident. Like his friends, Jody was a big supporter of the MSA and salmon conservation in general. In honor of Jody, this year his friends...
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End of season note from the President

Another season has wrapped up with the optimism of the 2011 season replaced with the dismal results of the 2012 season.  Based on the DFO traps, the Northwest Miramichi grilse run was only 22% of last year and the large salmon numbers were 48% of last year resulting in spawning...
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Douglastown Nutrition Events for November

Here is the schedule of nutrition events happening at Sobeys in Douglastown this November. Taste and Learn (Rice), Free Easy ways to use rice, with recipes you will love. Friday, November 2nd, 12pm-1pm. Join us on your lunch break! Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy, Free Expecting? Learn what to eat...
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Village Offers Halloween Safety Tips

The night is quickly approaching when the streets of Blackville will be filled with ghosts and goblins, not to mention princesses and fairies. As always, there are a few important Halloween safety guidelines that should be observed to ensure the night runs smoothly. Please note: Halloween curfew in the village...
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Opry Live Airing on Rogers TV Province-wide

Bill Mullin's Miramichi Opry airs province-wide three times a day on Rogers TV, reaching over 140,000 households.  You can watch the show seven days a week at 1:30pm, 5:30pm and 9:30 pm. For more information about the Miramichi Opry, visit their Facebook Page.
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Prepare to be Spooked this Halloween!

With Halloween just around the corner, Mighty Miramichi's events calendar is overflowing with spooky-themed events.  Check out some of these events and prepare to be scared! Friday, October 26 Chatham Head Rec & Community Center Halloween Dance with music by N&C Country. Admission is $6. 9pm to midnight. More details 3rd...
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Miramichi ILLUMINATE!

Illuminate, Science East Come out on Thursday, November 8th and join Science East at Harkins Middle School for ILLUMINATE! Shedding light on STEM careers. Learn how people in your community are applying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in their work every day. Talk to the experts!...
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Watch Highlights from the Miramichi Folksong Festival

Watch our featured video - highlights from the Miramichi Folksong Festival below: Upcoming Event: The 56th Miramichi Folksong Festival Inc. presents the Annual War Memories In Song Dinner / Concert:  A Salute to our Veterans, Peace Keepers & Soldiers in Afghanistan on Sunday, November 4th at 6:30pm at the Beaverbrook...
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Blackville Residents Hope for a Community Pool

A group of Blackville residents are hoping their votes will win the village a public pool from the Aviva Community Fund, an annual competition that is changing Canadian communities by bringing great ideas to life. The most popular ideas, as determined by passionate Canadians like you, will have a chance...
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